The term injured refers to a person who has sustained some form of physical harm or damage, typically as a result of an accident or injury. This can include cuts, bruises, fractures, sprains and other types of injuries that affect the body's muscles, bones, joints or skin. The severity of the injury can vary from minor to severe, with some injuries requiring medical attention while others may heal on their own. Injured is also used in a legal context to describe someone who has suffered harm as a result of another person's negligence or wrongdoing.