: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
a wounded leg
wounded feelings
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Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
The gents trade some quite hilarious barbs, and then a wounded Matt suits up for the imminent arrival of some AVTF stooges.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
The wounded Walmart employee was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The Duke of Sussex, who spent 10 years in the British Army including two tours in Afghanistan, was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, the adaptive sporting event for wounded and sick service personnel and veterans.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The other two wounded passengers are being treated at the hospital as well.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
The gents trade some quite hilarious barbs, and then a wounded Matt suits up for the imminent arrival of some AVTF stooges.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
The wounded Walmart employee was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The Duke of Sussex, who spent 10 years in the British Army including two tours in Afghanistan, was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, the adaptive sporting event for wounded and sick service personnel and veterans.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Wounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wounded. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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wounded
1 of 2 plural noun
wound·ed
ˈwün-dəd 
: persons that have been wounded
wounded
2 of 2 adjective
: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
a wounded leg
wounded feelings
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