Scarred: meaning, definitions and examples

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scarred

[ skɑːrd ]

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emotional

Having a mark left on the skin or within the mind as a result of a traumatic experience.

Synonyms

damaged, injured, wounded

Examples of usage

His scarred face told the story of his difficult past.
She was scarred by the tragic events of her childhood.

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physical

To mark or damage the surface of something with a cut, scratch, or other visible injury.

Synonyms

damage, injure, mark

Examples of usage

The car was scarred by deep scratches.
The tree trunk was scarred by the claws of a bear.

Translations

Translations of the word "scarred" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cicatrizado

🇮🇳 दाग़दार

🇩🇪 vernarbt

🇮🇩 berluka

🇺🇦 зашрамований

🇵🇱 bliznowaty

🇯🇵 傷跡がある

🇫🇷 cicatricé

🇪🇸 cicatrizado

🇹🇷 yaralı

🇰🇷 흉터가 있는

🇸🇦 مصاب بندوب

🇨🇿 zjizvený

🇸🇰 zjazvený

🇨🇳 有疤痕的

🇸🇮 z brazgotino

🇮🇸 örkum kennt

🇰🇿 жарақаттанған

🇬🇪 ნაიარევი

🇦🇿 yara izləri

🇲🇽 cicatrizado

Word origin

The word 'scarred' originates from the Old English word 'sceard' which means 'a cut or incision'. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to include both physical and emotional marks or injuries. The concept of being scarred by experiences has been present in human history for centuries, illustrating the lasting impact of trauma on individuals.

See also: scar, scarce, scarlet, unscarred.