adjective
Uncommon
scarred
skahd
Scarred (adjective) means marked with a scar or scars, physically or emotionally. Example: “His scarred hands told the story of years of hard labour.”
adjective
1
Marked with a scar or scars, physically or emotionally.
"His scarred hands told the story of years of hard labour."
"She was emotionally scarred by the experience."
How to use scarred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBearing a scar or scars.
Common pairings
badly scarred
emotionally scarred
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more scarred
- Superlative
- most scarred
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What does “scarred” mean?
The word “scarred” means marked with a scar or scars, physically or emotionally. In plain terms, bearing a scar or scars.
How do you pronounce “scarred”?
“Scarred” is pronounced skahd (/skɑː(ɹ)d/ in IPA).
How do you use “scarred” in a sentence?
Here is “scarred” used in a sentence: “His scarred hands told the story of years of hard labour.”
What part of speech is “scarred”?
“Scarred” is an adjective.
Is “scarred” a common word?
“Scarred” is an uncommon word in modern English.
