Meaning & Definition of word "Wounded"

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    Wounded

    /ˈwuːndɪd/

    verb:

    • 1. Past tense of wound; to cause injury to someone.
      • Example: He wounded the bear with a crossbow.
    • 2. To inflict emotional pain or distress.
      • Example: Her harsh words wounded his pride.

    adjective:

    • 1. Injured, hurt, or damaged, particularly in a physical sense.
      • Example: The wounded soldier was quickly taken to the field hospital.
    • 2. Emotionally or psychologically hurt or affected.
      • Example: She spoke of her wounded heart after the painful breakup.

    Etymology

    Past participle of 'wound', originally from Old English 'wundian', meaning 'to injure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wounded pride:

    A feeling of humiliation or injury to one's self-esteem.

    wounded feelings:

    Emotional hurt or distress caused by someone's words or actions.

    wounded animal:

    An animal that is injured and potentially dangerous.

    Related Words

    wound:

    An injury to the body.

    wounding:

    The act of inflicting harm or injury.

    Slang Meanings of wounded

    Meaning: Feeling hurt emotionally or psychologically.

    Example Sentence: After the breakup, he felt so wounded that he didn't want to socialize.

    Meaning: Being in a state of vulnerability.

    Example Sentence: She's still wounded from her last relationship and isn't ready to date.