scarred

word · lemma: scar

Definition

Having a mark left on the skin or mind after being hurt, either physically or emotionally. It can describe both visible marks or lasting emotional effects.

Usage & Nuances

'Scarred' can refer to both physical injuries ('scarred face') and lasting emotional pain ('scarred by experience'). It is slightly formal and often used in literature or psychology.

Example Sentences

The table is scarred from years of use.

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She felt emotionally scarred after her parents' divorce.

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His knee was scarred after the accident.

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Many soldiers return home scarred from battle.

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His hands are scarred from years of hard work.

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Even though the city is rebuilt, people remain scarred by the disaster.

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