adj

bruised

broozd

adj

Marked with a bruise, or figuratively hurt in confidence or pride.

"His knee was bruised and swollen after the fall."

"She came out of the meeting with a bruised ego."

How to Use Bruised

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShowing a bruise, or emotionally hurt.

Common pairings

bruised fruit bruised ego

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His knee was _____ and swollen after the fall.

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