battle-scarred

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das Spuren von Schäden oder Abnutzung durch frühere Konflikte, Kämpfe oder schwierige Erfahrungen trägt.

Describes someone or something that shows signs of damage or wear from past conflicts, struggles, or difficult experiences.

1. Physically scarred from combatB2formal

   Having visible scars or marks from fighting in battles or wars.

   Kampfnarben

   • The battle-scarred veteran walked with a limp.
   • The castle walls were battle-scarred from centuries of conflict.
   • His battle-scarred face told a story of survival.

   Synonymebatteredmarredscarredwounded

2. Damaged or worn from conflictB2informal

   Showing signs of wear, damage, or hardship from prolonged struggle or difficult experiences.

   vom Kampf gezeichnet

   • The battle-scarred car had dents and scratches all over.
   • Her battle-scarred laptop still worked despite years of heavy use.
   • The battle-scarred relationship needed time to heal.

   Synonymebattereddamagedhaggardhard-bittenscarredseasonedweatheredworn

   Antonymepristineunmarkedunmarredunscatheduntarnished