adjective
dented
Dented (adjective) means Pushed in or damaged with a hollow left by an impact. Example: “She noticed a dented panel on the side of the car after the trip.”
adjective
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Pushed in or damaged with a hollow left by an impact.
"She noticed a dented panel on the side of the car after the trip."
"The dented can was on sale for half price."
How to use dented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBashed in so a dip or hollow is left behind.
Common mistake
Also used figuratively for something damaged but not destroyed, as in "a dented ego" or "dented confidence."
Common pairings
badly dented
dented fender
dented reputation
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Rhymes for dented
vented
scented
talented
demented
invented
oriented
lamented
patented
cemented
fermented
contented
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dented” mean?
The word “dented” means pushed in or damaged with a hollow left by an impact. In plain terms, bashed in so a dip or hollow is left behind.
How do you use “dented” in a sentence?
Here is “dented” used in a sentence: “She noticed a dented panel on the side of the car after the trip.”
What part of speech is “dented”?
“Dented” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of dented?
"dented" (adjective) means pushed in or damaged with a hollow left by an impact.
