Injured

Definition

Injured is an adjective that describes a person, animal, or thing that has sustained physical harm or damage. It can also refer to emotional or psychological hurt.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.dʒɚd/
• Respelling: IN-juhrd

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.dʒəd/
• Respelling: IN-juhd

Etymology

The word "injured" originates from the Latin "injuria," meaning "wrong" or "damage," derived from "in-" (not) and "jus" (law or right). It entered Middle English through Old French in the 14th century, initially associated with harm or wrongdoing.

Derivatives

• Injury (noun)
• Injure (verb)
• Injurious (adjective)
• Reinjured (adjective/verb)
• Non-injured (adjective)

Synonyms

• Hurt
• Wounded
• Damaged

Antonyms

• Unharmed
• Healthy
• Intact

Usage

The term "injured" is frequently used in medical, legal, and general contexts. For example, "The injured player was carried off the field," or "The accident left several people injured."

Related Terms

• Trauma: A severe injury, often requiring medical attention.
• Healing: The process of recovering from an injury.
• Rehabilitation: Therapy or training to recover from an injury.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Having sustained physical harm or damage: Refers to the state of being hurt or wounded.
  • Example: "The cyclist was severely injured in the crash."
• Emotionally or psychologically harmed: Describes someone affected by emotional distress or hurt feelings.
  • Example: "He felt deeply injured by the unfair criticism."
• Damaged or impaired: Refers to objects or things that are no longer in their original state.
  • Example: "The injured car was towed away for repairs."