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Definition of scarred

scarred

/skɑːrd/
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• adjective

1

Marked with one or more scars, blemishes, or physical indentations left by past injuries or damage.

Example

"The old oak table had a scarred surface from decades of daily family meals."

2

Deeply and lastingly affected by a past emotional trauma, hardship, or distressing experience.

Example

"Many residents remained emotionally scarred for years after the devastating wildfire."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused in spelling with 'scared' (frightened); 'scarred' has a double 'r' and is pronounced to rhyme with 'hard'.

• Rhymes for scarred

• Nearby Words

scarlet snake
scarlet tanager
scarper
scarred
scarring
scarved
scary

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'scar', which entered Middle English via Old French 'escare' from Late Latin 'eschara' and Ancient Greek 'eskhara', originally referring to a hearth and later to a scab formed by a burn.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scarred. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scarred
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