battered
Translation
battered, worn out, damaged
Examples
He drove an old, battered truck.
He drove an old, battered truck.
The boxer was battered but not defeated.
The boxer was battered but not defeated.
She helps battered women find shelter.
She helps battered women find shelter.
Grammar Patterns
a battered ((noun)) a damaged or worn (thing) He found a battered old book in the attic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: damaged, worn, bruised; Antonyms: pristine, new, untouched
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to batter', meaning to strike repeatedly.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that has been through a 'battle' and is now damaged or worn out.