Injured: meaning, definitions and examples
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injured
[ ˈɪndʒərd ]
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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| injured |
Use 'injured' typically for people who have suffered physical harm, often due to an accident or an intentional act.
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| wounded |
Use 'wounded' for people or animals who have been hurt by a weapon or in a battle. It often has a more serious or dramatic connotation than 'hurt' or 'injured.'
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| hurt |
Use 'hurt' to describe physical or emotional pain for people or animals. It can be less severe than 'injured.'
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| damaged |
Use 'damaged' for non-living objects or structures that are broken or harmed.
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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
Etymology
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.