B2adjectivehealthsport
US/ˈɪn.dʒərd/
UK/ˈɪn.dʒəd/
hurt in an accident, fight or attack, or hurt in your feelings
In context
The injured driver was taken to the nearest hospital by ambulance.
Two players were injured during the match and could not continue.
She felt deeply injured by his careless comment about her work.
Words that go with injured
adverb + adjective
- seriously injuredThree people were seriously injured in the crash.
- badly injuredThe cyclist was badly injured but conscious.
adjective + noun
- injured playerThe injured player sat out the rest of the season.
- injured partyThe injured party can claim compensation.
adjective + preposition
- injured in a crashTwo cyclists were injured in a crash this morning.
- injured inHe was injured in a fall from a ladder.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was injury in the accident.Correct: He was injured in the accident.