Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
badly-injured
adjective
/ˈbædli ˈɪn.dʒərd/
Definition
Hurt severely or to a significant extent, typically as a result of an accident or violence.
Examples
- The badly-injured player was quickly taken off the field by medical staff.
- After the explosion, several badly-injured workers were rushed to the hospital.
- He was in a car accident and came out badly-injured, needing extensive recovery time.
Meaning
The term ‘badly-injured’ refers to someone who has suffered serious physical harm or trauma that often requires urgent medical attention.
Synonyms
- severely hurt
- critically injured
- gravely harmed
- seriously wounded
