Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unhealing

Adjective
/ʌnˈhiːlɪŋ/
Definition
Not able to heal or restore to health; causing continued suffering or pain.
Examples
  • The unhealing pain of loss lingered in her heart for years.
  • He struggled with unhealing wounds from his traumatic experiences.
Meaning
The term ‘unhealing’ refers to something that does not heal or cannot be healed. It often describes emotional or psychological wounds that persist over time, resisting recovery.
Synonyms
  • Chronic
  • Persistent
  • Non-healing
  • Unremitting