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

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 notes

In plain EnglishBearing a scar or scars.

Common pairings

badly scarred emotionally scarred

Word forms

more scarred comparative, most scarred superlative

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Rhymes for scarred

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Frequently asked questions

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.