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Scarred Definition & Meaning

scarred
adjective
  1. deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury; "Could her scarred mind ever be free of fear?"; "a face scarred by anxiety"; "the fire left her arm badly scarred"
  2. blemished by injury or rough wear; "the scarred piano bench"; "walls marred by graffiti"

"Scarred" in song lyrics

See how scarred is used in real songs:

  • "All problems solved, all matters scarred"
    2 Live Crew — Living in America
  • "I remember back when, how the Kid got scarred"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come
  • "I know times get hard, leave you mentally scarred"
    The 49ers f/ Midnight Bully — Regain Control

Usage tips for "scarred"

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Frequently asked questions

What does scarred mean?
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury; "Could her scarred mind ever be free of fear?"; "a face scarred by anxiety"; "the fire left her arm badly scarred" blemished by injury or rough wear; "the scarred piano bench"; "walls marred by graffiti"
What part of speech is scarred?
Scarred is an adjective.
How many definitions does scarred have?
Scarred has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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