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unhealed

/ʌnˈhiːld/

/ʌnˈhild/

Translations

unhealedadjective

/ʌnˈhiːld/

/ʌnˈhild/

non cicatriséSe dit surtout d’une plaie, d’une blessure ou d’un traumatisme encore présent au sens figuré.

The unhealed wound on his arm was a constant reminder of the accident.

La plaie non cicatrisée sur son bras lui rappelait sans cesse l’accident.

Additional translations

non guériS’emploie surtout pour un état physique, médical ou psychologique non rétabli.

Synonyms

Antonyms

unhealverb

unhealed

Past Simple

unhealed

Past Simple

unhealed

Past Participle

unhealing

Gerund

/ʌnˈhiːl/

/ʌnˈhil/

réouvrirSe dit surtout d’une plaie ou d’une blessure qui se rouvre.

The rough bandage unhealed the wound.

Le bandage rêche a réouvert la plaie.

Additional translations

découvrirEmploi archaïque.

Antonyms

heal

Definitions

unhealedadjective

Not healed or recovered; still showing signs of injury or damage.

The unhealed wound on his arm was a constant reminder of the accident.

Still experiencing psychological or emotional pain; not resolved or processed.

Many veterans return home with unhealed psychological wounds.

unhealverb

To reverse the process of healing or to cause a wound or injury to open again.

The rough bandage unhealed the wound, causing it to bleed once more.

Archaic. To remove a covering from; to uncover or reveal.

With a flourish, the knight unhealed his sword, gleaming in the torch-light.