Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

unhealed

British  
/ 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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

From Science Daily Nov. 7, 2025

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".

From BBC Oct. 31, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 2025

Lay the salmon next to these foods: it's pink like an unhealed scar, frail and looks in need of a hug.

From Salon Sep. 23, 2023

He had worried for her, that she might become hunched and lame, as people did when their wounds went unhealed.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training