bruised

adjective

ˈbrüzd How to pronounce bruised (audio)
Synonyms of bruisednext
: having a bruise or many bruises
a badly bruised fighter
a bruised apple
: damaged or wounded by or as if by being struck
a bruised ego

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Someday, hopefully soon, confronting this past will be less painful than a bruised rib. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026 The video showed the victim standing on his own a minutes after the fight was broken up, bruised and red faced. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 This leaves ragged and bruised leaf tips behind that quickly turn brown and are more susceptible to disease. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Which team looking to boost its bruised rotation will sign Rich Hill for the playoff run? — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bruised

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bruised was in the 14th century

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“Bruised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruised. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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