Definitions

battle-scarred

[bat-l-skahrd] / ˈbæt lˌskɑrd /

ADJECTIVE

not born yesterday

Synonyms

WEAK

been around canny cunning on the ball savvy seasoned trained unbelieving wise worldly

ADJECTIVE

seasoned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished competent hardened knowledgeable qualified skillful trained wise

STRONG

instructed matured practiced prepared tested toughened tried vet weathered

WEAK

adept been around been there expert familiar old hand pro professional veteran worldly worldly wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant incapable inept inexperienced unable unskilled untalented

ADJECTIVE

veteran

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-time skilled trained

STRONG

adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise

WEAK

been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly

Antonyms

STRONG

unskilled

WEAK

amateur green inexperienced

Example Sentences

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On Friday, jubilant army soldiers took photos of themselves in front of the battle-scarred entrance to the presidential palace in the heart of the city.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

She emerged from the experience battle-scarred and world-weary in 1979 and used her worn-down voice to great effect in a blast of future-forward new wave music called "Broken English."

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

In his early 60s, his body is a marvel, hard and sinewy and believably battle-scarred.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2024

This angel is clad in battle-scarred golden armor, holding a pair of wild, serrated swords aloft.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2024

He had, Harry knew, been Head of the Auror office; he looked tough and battle-scarred, very different from portly Fudge in his bowler hat.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

battle-scarred

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