wounded
UK: ˈwuːndɪd | US: ˈwuːndɪd
adj. injured, especially with a break in the skin or damage to the body
adj. emotionally hurt or distressed
v. (past tense and past participle of wound) to inflict injury
The word wounded derives from the Old English wundian (to injure), which is related to the noun wund (injury). The root wound traces back to Proto-Germanic wundō, reflecting physical harm. The suffix -ed marks the past participle, indicating a completed action or state. Over time, wounded expanded from literal physical injuries to metaphorical emotional pain, aligning with the broader human experience of suffering.
The soldier was badly wounded in the battle.
She felt deeply wounded by his harsh words.
The wounded bird could no longer fly.
His wounded pride kept him from apologizing.
Emergency teams rushed to aid the wounded after the accident.