unwounded
/' n'wu:ndid/
Definition
- Adjective: Not injured or harmed by a weapon, attack, or other cause; free from wounds.
Usage
The adjective "unwounded" describes a state of being physically unharmed, particularly in contexts involving conflict, danger, or violence. It is the opposite of "wounded." - It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "was" or "remained"). - It is a formal or literary term, often found in historical, military, or narrative contexts.
Examples
- Attributive use (before a noun):
- The unwounded soldiers helped carry their injured comrades from the battlefield.
- She was relieved to find her son among the unwounded passengers after the accident.
- Predicative use (after a linking verb):
- Miraculously, the driver was unwounded after the severe crash.
- Only three members of the patrol returned unwounded.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily physical, it can be used figuratively to mean emotionally or psychologically unharmed, though this is less common.
- Despite the harsh criticism, her spirit remained unwounded.
Variants and Related Words
- Uninjured (adj): Not injured; a more general synonym often used in everyday contexts.
- Unharmed (adj): Not harmed; safe and sound.
- Unscathed (adj): Completely unharmed, especially after a dangerous experience. This carries a stronger connotation of emerging from peril without a scratch.
Synonyms
- Uninjured
- Unharmed
- Unscathed
- Unhurt
Antonyms
- Wounded
- Injured
- Hurt
- Harmed
Adjective
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not wounded
