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unhealed

/ ʌnˈhiːld /

adjective

  1. not having healed physically, mentally, or emotionally

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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"A missing patch of hair isn't a threat to an animal, but an unhealed wound is."

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Perry acknowledged the criticism in April, saying "I'm not perfect" and that "the internet is very much a dumping ground for the unhinged and unhealed".

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With her leaving, that opened up really deep, unhealed wounds for me.

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On the other hand, taking a long, hot bath — especially with a rash or unhealed wound — means a more significant risk for absorption of the chemical.

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The wounds of not knowing remain unhealed for Lindsay’s family.

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