Cool MateMeaning of Wounded
Injured or hurt physically or emotionally.
In simple words: Hurt or injured
Wounded in a sentence
- The soldier was sadly wounded during the battle.
- She felt wounded by his harsh words.
- The wounded animal lay quietly in the grass.
- After the accident, he was left with a wounded pride.
- Emergency services rushed to help the wounded victims.
How to use Wounded
Typically used to describe physical injuries but can also refer to emotional pain. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts.
Grammar pattern
wounded + object
Memory hint
Think of someone who is 'wounded' needing 'wound' care.
Related words
Collocations with Wounded
- wounded soldier
- wounded animal
- wounded heart
- wounded pride
- wounded feelings
Common mistakes with Wounded
- Using 'wounded' incorrectly for someone who is upset instead of just hurt.
- Confusing 'wounded' with 'wound', which is the past tense of wound.
- Exclusively using 'wounded' in military contexts, ignoring its broader meanings.
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More words like Wounded
- HurtA2
to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself
- Injured
- Sore
- Names
Words used to identify and refer to individuals or objects.
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a hard brown sweet food made from cocoa beans, used in cooking to add taste to cakes, etc. or eaten as a sweet
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A polite inquiry about someone's desire for chocolate.
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Frequently asked questions about Wounded
What does Wounded mean?
Hurt or injured
What is the definition of Wounded?
Injured or hurt physically or emotionally.
How do you use Wounded in a sentence?
The soldier was sadly wounded during the battle.
Can you give another example of Wounded?
She felt wounded by his harsh words.
What are synonyms for Wounded?
Common alternatives include hurt, injured, damaged, sore, afflicted.
What is the opposite of Wounded?
Opposite meanings include unharmed, healed, safe.
What words go with Wounded?
It commonly pairs with wounded soldier, wounded animal, wounded heart, wounded pride, wounded feelings.
What are common mistakes when using Wounded?
Using 'wounded' incorrectly for someone who is upset instead of just hurt. Confusing 'wounded' with 'wound', which is the past tense of wound. Exclusively using 'wounded' in military contexts, ignoring its broader meanings.
How do you pronounce Wounded?
US: //ˈwuːndɪd//, UK: //ˈwuːndɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Wounded?
Typically used to describe physical injuries but can also refer to emotional pain. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts.