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battle-scarred

/ˈbæt.əl ˌskɑːrd/

Tradução: Diz-se de alguém ou algo que apresenta marcas de danos ou desgaste causados por conflitos, lutas ou experiências difíceis do passado.

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adjective

/ˈbæt.əl ˌskɑːrd/C1formal
  • ptDiz-se de alguém ou algo que apresenta marcas de danos ou desgaste causados por conflitos, lutas ou experiências difíceis do passado.

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.

    ptMarcado pela batalha

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbatteredmarredscarredwounded

  2. Damaged or worn from conflictB2informal

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

    ptMarcado pela batalha

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbattereddamagedhaggardhard-bittenscarredseasonedweatheredworn

    Antônimospristineunmarkedunmarredunscatheduntarnished

Formas
  • more battle-scarred comparative form
  • most battle-scarred superlative form