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/maɪnər ɪnˈdʒʊəri/ · mi.nor.in.ju.ry

noun

A relatively small or insignificant harm or damage to the body. The doctor treated the minor injury with a bandage and some ice.

noun

A relatively small or insignificant harm or damage to a person's reputation or property. The minor injury to the company's reputation was quickly repaired by a public apology.

Synonyms

small harm insignificant damage minor harm small injury trivial damage

Antonyms

major injury serious harm significant damage severe injury

Did you know? The term 'minor injury' is often used in medical and insurance contexts to distinguish between relatively minor and more serious harm or damage.

Related terms

injury harm damage minor lesser

Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026