: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
a wounded leg
wounded feelings
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Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
McFaddin then joined Sam Houston’s army at Columbus and guarded the wounded and baggage at San Jacinto.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Captive, starring Julio Peña as Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded navy soldier who, after being taken captive to Algiers in 1575, tries to escape and enthralls those around him with this storytelling.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Zelensky said Friday that Russia had included at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges with Ukraine, describing it as a result of Moscow’s disorganization in carrying out large swaps of wounded POWs and remains.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Adjective
The movie captured the hearts of millions over the years and even inspired Gary Sinise, who plays Lt. Dan, to start the Lt. Dan Band that helps support wounded soldiers.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
McFaddin then joined Sam Houston’s army at Columbus and guarded the wounded and baggage at San Jacinto.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Captive, starring Julio Peña as Miguel de Cervantes, a wounded navy soldier who, after being taken captive to Algiers in 1575, tries to escape and enthralls those around him with this storytelling.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Zelensky said Friday that Russia had included at least 20 of its own dead soldiers in recent exchanges with Ukraine, describing it as a result of Moscow’s disorganization in carrying out large swaps of wounded POWs and remains.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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“Wounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wounded. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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wounded
1 of 2 plural noun
wound·ed
ˈwün-dəd 
: persons that have been wounded
wounded
2 of 2 adjective
: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
a wounded leg
wounded feelings
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