English · Adjectives
injured
/ˈɪn.dʒəd/
[/ˈɪn.dʒəd/]
hurt, wounded
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Physically harmed or damaged.
Example
The injured player was carried off the field on a stretcher.
The injured player was carried off the field on a stretcher.
Etymology
From the verb 'injure' (Latin 'injuria', wrong) plus '-ed'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes physical harm to people or animals.