damaged
6 synonyms and 3 antonyms for damaged, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Harmed, broken, or no longer in perfect condition.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use damaged
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “damaged” mean?
The word “damaged” means harmed, broken, or no longer in perfect condition. In plain terms, something that has been harmed or is no longer whole or intact.
How do you pronounce “damaged”?
“Damaged” is pronounced DA-mihjd (/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/ in IPA).
How do you use “damaged” in a sentence?
Here is “damaged” used in a sentence: “The shop sold the damaged goods at a discount.”
What is the opposite of “damaged”?
The opposite of “damaged” — its antonyms — are complete, perfect and undamaged.
What part of speech is “damaged”?
“Damaged” is an adjective.
Is “damaged” a common word?
“Damaged” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between damaged and broken?
Damaged means harmed or no longer in perfect condition, but the thing may still work, such as a damaged phone screen with a small crack. Broken suggests something no longer functions at all or has come apart into pieces, so broken usually describes a more severe state than damaged.
What is the difference between damaged and defective?
Defective describes something that was flawed from the start, usually because of a fault in manufacturing. Damaged describes something that was in good condition but was later harmed, for example in an accident or during shipping.