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Injured

UK /["/ˈɪndʒəd/"]/US /["/ˈɪndʒərd/"]/

Definition

physically hurt; having an injury

In simple words: hurt or harmed in some way

Examples

After the accident, several people were injured and needed medical attention.
The injured bird was taken to the wildlife rescue center for rehabilitation.
He injured his knee while playing soccer and couldn't walk properly.
The athlete was injured during the competition but still managed to finish the race.
She felt injured by his harsh words, which cut deep into her feelings.

Usage notes

Use 'injured' in contexts where someone has been hurt in an accident or while playing sports. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

injured + person/thing

Memory hint

Injured sounds like 'in-jarred' — imagine a person jarred during a fall.

Collocations

be
lie
get
badly
critically
gravely

Synonyms

hurt
wounded
damaged
broken

Antonyms

healed
uninjured
fit

Common mistakes

'Injured' is often mistakenly used for emotional harm.
Learners might confuse 'injured' with 'ill' which refers to sickness.
Overusing 'injured' when 'hurt' could be simpler.