Synonyms for

Battered

Verb / ˈbætɜ:d / Another word for battered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

worn out or damaged by constant use

Synonyms & similar words

batter buffet baste beatup clobber dinge beatenup knockabout damaged beat-up worn weathered shabby distressed scratched dented bruised banged-up broken injured hurt tattered ragged frayed threadbare torn faded worn-out

Synonyms by register

Formal

damaged worn dilapidated deteriorated

Informal

beat-up worn-out trashed wrecked

Literary

bruised scarred weather-beaten

Antonyms

new fresh unharmed unscathed pristine mint invigorated

Common collocations

  • battered woman
  • battered old
  • battered by
  • battered and bruised
  • battered car
  • battered by the storm
  • battered economy

Word family

noun batter
verb batter
adjective battered

Usage note

Often used to describe something that has been hit repeatedly or used extensively, implying damage or wear. Can also refer to a person who has suffered physical or emotional abuse.

Example sentences

  1. The old, battered suitcase was covered in stickers from all over the world.
  2. The battered door creaked as I pushed it open.
  3. The battered book had been read so many times that the pages were falling out.
  4. The battered ship struggled to stay afloat in the stormy sea.
  5. The battered couch was so old and uncomfortable that no one ever sat on it.

Quotes

  • A battered baby bird will soon learn to fly.
  • A battered old car can still take you where you want to go.
  • A battered old suitcase can tell a thousand stories.

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