Injured

/ˈɪn.dʒɚd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'injure', to cause harm or damage to someone or something.

He injured his back while lifting the heavy box.

To hurt someone's feelings or cause emotional pain.

She didn't mean to injure his pride with her comments.

adjective

Harmed or wounded physically or emotionally.

The injured player was taken off the field on a stretcher.

Having suffered damage or harm.

The injured economy saw a decline in employment rates.

From Middle English 'enjurien', from Old French 'enjurer', from Latin 'injuriare' (to harm)

injured party

A person or group that has suffered harm and may seek compensation.

injured feelings

Emotional pain caused by someone's words or actions.

injured pride

A sense of humiliation or distress caused by being insulted or belittled.

hurt

To cause pain or damage.

wound

An injury to the body.

trauma

A physical or psychological injury.

Banged up

After the accident, he was pretty banged up but okay.

Screwed up

After that fall, he's really screwed up his leg.