unhealed

IPA/ˌʌnˈhiːld/

1.形容詞B2

釋義

still open, sore, or not fully repaired — used about a physical injury that has not yet returned to its normal state

例句

The nurse checked Gabriel's unhealed cut before putting on a fresh bandage.

unhealed + cut

Dahlia could not run because of an unhealed blister on her heel.

unhealed + blister

同義詞

untreated
focuses on the lack of medical attention rather than the state of the injury itself
raw
describes skin that is exposed, painful, or has lost its outer layer
open
describes a wound that has not closed, without reference to the healing process

反義詞

Typically describes a wound, cut, burn, or injury still in the process of healing. Not used for permanent scars.

❌The scar is still unhealed.

✅The wound is still unhealed.

💡A scar is already healed skin; 'unhealed' means the healing has not finished yet.

2.形容詞B2

釋義

still causing pain or difficulty — used about emotional hurt or a troubled situation that has not been resolved

例句

Even after ten years, Shirin still carries unhealed pain from losing her brother.

unhealed + pain

The old argument between Indra and his sister left an unhealed rift.

unhealed + rift

同義詞

unresolved
describes any unsettled issue; broader and less emotionally charged than 'unhealed'
raw
suggests the pain feels recent and intense, as if it happened yesterday
lingering
emphasises that the pain or difficulty continues longer than expected

反義詞

Distinguish from sense 1 (INJURY): this sense describes emotional pain, damaged relationships, or social divisions, not physical wounds.

❌an unhealed problem at work

✅an unresolved problem at work

💡'Unhealed' is for emotional wounds or deep divisions, not routine practical difficulties.

unhealed — adjective