Meaning of the word wounded in English
What does wounded mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wounded
US /ˈwuːn.dɪd/
UK /ˈwuːn.dɪd/
Adjective
1.
injured by a weapon or in an accident
Example:
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Several soldiers were seriously wounded in the battle.
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The hunter found a wounded deer in the forest.
2.
feeling hurt or upset, especially emotionally
Example:
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She felt deeply wounded by his harsh words.
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His pride was wounded when he lost the competition.
Verb
past tense and past participle of wound
Example:
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He wounded his arm while climbing the tree.
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Her cruel words wounded his feelings deeply.