Damaged: meaning, definitions and examples

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damaged

 

[ ˈdæmɪdʒd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

Showing signs of damage or injury; not functioning correctly or as intended.

Synonyms

broken, hurt, injured, wounded.

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Word Description / Examples
damaged

Generally used for objects or items that are no longer in good condition. This term is also used in an abstract sense to describe harm done to non-physical entities like reputation or relationships.

  • The car was damaged in the accident.
  • His reputation was damaged by the scandal.
injured

Refers to physical harm or damage to a person's or animal's body, typically as a result of an accident or violence.

  • The player was injured during the match.
  • Several people were injured in the car crash.
broken

Typically applied to objects that are physically in pieces or no longer function as they should. It can also describe an emotional state.

  • The vase is broken.
  • After the breakup, she felt completely broken.
hurt

Used to describe feelings of pain, either emotional or physical, experienced by people or animals.

  • She was hurt by his harsh words.
  • My leg hurts after the long run.
wounded

Often associated with injuries involving cuts or punctures, especially in a violent context like battles or accidents. Can also describe deep emotional pain.

  • The soldier was wounded in combat.
  • She felt emotionally wounded by his betrayal.

Examples of usage

  • The car was badly damaged in the accident.
  • The roof was damaged by the storm.
Context #2 | Adjective

emotional condition

Hurt, harmed, or impaired emotionally.

Synonyms

hurt, scarred, traumatized, wounded.

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damaged

This word is often used to describe objects, structures, or reputations that have experienced harm or deterioration.

  • The house was severely damaged by the storm.
  • His reputation was damaged by the scandal.
hurt

This word is commonly used in both physical and emotional contexts to describe someone who is in pain or suffering.

  • He hurt his arm lifting heavy boxes.
  • She felt hurt after her friend's comment.
scarred

This word is used when talking about permanent marks left on the skin after an injury or emotional wounds that leave a lasting impact on a person.

  • The accident left him scarred for life.
  • She was emotionally scarred by the tragic event.
traumatized

Use this word when describing someone who has undergone a severe emotional or psychological shock.

  • The soldiers were traumatized by the horrors of war.
  • She was traumatized by the accident and needed therapy.
wounded

Typically used in the context of physical harm, especially in times of conflict or violence. However, it can also describe emotional pain in certain scenarios.

  • The soldier was wounded in battle.
  • She was deeply wounded by his betrayal.

Examples of usage

  • The betrayal left her feeling damaged.
  • The past experiences have left him emotionally damaged.

Translations

Translations of the word "damaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 danificado

🇮🇳 क्षतिग्रस्त

🇩🇪 beschädigt

🇮🇩 rusak

🇺🇦 пошкоджений

🇵🇱 uszkodzony

🇯🇵 損傷した

🇫🇷 endommagé

🇪🇸 dañado

🇹🇷 hasarlı

🇰🇷 손상된

🇸🇦 تالف

🇨🇿 poškozený

🇸🇰 poškodený

🇨🇳 损坏的

🇸🇮 poškodovan

🇮🇸 skemmdur

🇰🇿 бүлінген

🇬🇪 დაზიანებული

🇦🇿 zədələnmiş

🇲🇽 dañado

Etymology

The word 'damaged' comes from the verb 'damage', which originated from Old French 'damager' and Latin 'damnum', meaning 'loss, damage'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that has undergone harm or injury, whether physical or emotional.

See also: damage, damager, damaging, damagingly, undamaged.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,227, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.