maimed
adj. C1 Advanced US //ˈmeɪmd// UK //mˈeɪmd// maimed
adj. having a body part that is badly damaged or missing. This usually happens because of a serious accident or a violent injury.
adj. suffering from a severe physical injury that results in the loss or permanent damage of a limb or other body part. Often used in the context of war, industrial accidents, or major trauma.
The maimed soldier struggled to walk after the explosion.
The charity provides specialized prosthetics and medical care for the maimed veterans returning from the front lines.
The documentary explores the psychological resilience of the maimed survivors, focusing on how they rebuild their identities in a world that often overlooks their physical limitations.
From Middle English maymed, ymaymed. By surface analysis, maim + -ed.