unhealed

adjective

un·​healed ˌən-ˈhēld How to pronounce unhealed (audio)
: not healed
an unhealed wound
unhealed bitterness

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In truth, some unhealed part of me is probably even relieved by it. — Allison Lax, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025 At that time in my life, I was deeply unhealed, and as the saying goes, hurt people hurt people. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025 After all, Benedict is perfectly fine leaping into a body of water with an unhealed abdominal wound. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026 At least five of them bear unhealed marks of violence, including cuts on the humerus, which are indicative of intentional killing, according to the news release. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhealed

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First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unhealed was in the 13th century

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unhealed

adjective
un·​healed ˌən-ˈhēld How to pronounce unhealed (audio)
: not healed
unhealed wounds
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