Basic Details
Word: Wounded
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Hurt or injured, especially in a way that causes pain.
Synonyms: Injured, hurt, damaged
Antonyms: Healed, uninjured, safe
Idioms and Phrases
- Wounded pride: Feeling hurt or embarrassed about oneself or one's achievements. Example: "After losing the competition, he walked away with wounded pride."
- Wounded feelings: Being emotionally hurt. Example: "She apologised for her harsh words, as she didn't want to leave any wounded feelings."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The soldier came home wounded after a difficult battle, but he was proud to have served his country.
Example 2: The dog was found wandering the streets, wounded and in need of help.
Example 3: After the argument, he felt wounded and needed some time alone to collect his thoughts.
Fun Fact
The word "wound" (pronounced like "sound") originates from the Old English "wund," which means "to be injured." It has been used in English for many centuries to describe physical and emotional injuries.
Famous Quote
"The wound is the place where the Light enters you." - Rumi
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wounded" mean?
a) Happy and joyful
b) Hurt or injured
c) Angry and upset
d) Laughing and playful
Answer: b) Hurt or injured
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wounded"?
a) Healed
b) Safe
c) Injured
d) Comforted
Answer: c) Injured
3. Which sentence uses "wounded" correctly?
a) The wounded bird flew high in the sky.
b) She felt wounded after the comment about her dress.
c) The flower was wounded and blossomed beautifully.
d) The meal was very wounded.
Answer: b) She felt wounded after the comment about her dress.
4. What does the idiom "wounded pride" mean?
a) Feeling proud after winning
b) Feeling embarrassed about oneself
c) Feeling cheerful and happy
d) Feeling strong and powerful
Answer: b) Feeling embarrassed about oneself
5. What is the opposite of "wounded"?
a) Healed
b) Dirty
c) Tired
d) Lonely
Answer: a) Healed
