Injured: meaning, definitions and examples

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injured

 

[ ˈɪndʒərd ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

someone who has been hurt physically

Injured is used to describe someone who has been hurt physically, usually as a result of an accident or an attack. Common types of injuries include cuts, bruises, fractures, and sprains.

Synonyms

damaged, hurt, wounded

Examples of usage

  • He was taken to the hospital after being injured in a car crash.
  • The injured hiker was rescued by a team of search and rescue professionals.
  • The injured soldier received immediate medical attention on the battlefield.
  • She suffered from an injured knee after falling during the basketball game.
  • The injured animal was brought to the veterinarian for treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "injured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ferido

🇮🇳 घायल (ghayal)

🇩🇪 verletzt

🇮🇩 terluka

🇺🇦 поранений

🇵🇱 ranny

🇯🇵 負傷した (fushō shita)

🇫🇷 blessé

🇪🇸 herido

🇹🇷 yaralı

🇰🇷 부상당한 (busang-danghan)

🇸🇦 مصاب (musab)

🇨🇿 zraněný

🇸🇰 zranený

🇨🇳 受伤的 (shòushāng de)

🇸🇮 poškodovan

🇮🇸 slasaður

🇰🇿 жараланған

🇬🇪 დაჭრილი (dachrili)

🇦🇿 yaralı

🇲🇽 herido

Word origin

The word 'injured' originated from the Latin word 'injuria', which means 'unlawful conduct' or 'injustice'. Over time, the meaning of 'injured' evolved to refer to physical harm or damage to a person's body. The concept of injury has been a part of human experience since ancient times, as people have always been vulnerable to accidents, attacks, and other forms of harm.

See also: injure, injurer, injuring, injury.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,084, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.