injured — harmed or damaged physically; hurt
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: harmed or damaged physically; hurt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪndʒərd/
Example Sentences
- The cat looked injured after I accidentally sat on its favorite cushion.
- Five passengers were injured in the car accident yesterday.
- His injured ego couldn't handle losing to a 12-year-old at chess.
injured
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪndʒərd/]
harmed or damaged physically; hurt
The soccer player got injured after a hard tackle near the goal.
The injured bird's heartbeat is heard
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'injuria', meaning 'injustice' or 'harm'. It entered Middle English in the 14th century as the verb 'injure' (to cause harm), from which the adjective 'injured' developed as a past participle form.
Breakdown
in- (not, against) + -juria (right, law, from jus). The past participle suffix -ed transforms the verb 'injure' into the adjective 'injured', describing one who has been harmed or damaged.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat looked injured after I accidentally sat on its favorite cushion.”
“Five passengers were injured in the car accident yesterday.”
“His injured ego couldn't handle losing to a 12-year-old at chess.”
“The injured wildlife was rescued and treated at the animal hospital.”
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