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Dented Meaning in English

word · lemma: dent

ˈdɛntɪd
DEN-tid
dˈɛntɪd
DEN-tid

Definição

If something is dented, it has a depression, hollow, or mark where it has been pushed in or damaged, often by being hit.

Uso & Nuances

Most often used for physical objects like cars, cans, or metal surfaces. Common collocations: 'dented door', 'dented can'. Can also be used metaphorically (e.g., 'dented pride'), though main usage is literal.

Frases de Exemplo

The car's door is dented.

basic

He dropped the can and now it is dented.

basic

My bicycle's wheel is dented.

basic

The package arrived a bit dented, but nothing inside was broken.

natural

After the accident, his confidence was a little dented.

natural

Don’t worry if it’s a bit dented — it still works perfectly.

natural