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battle-scarred

[bat-l-skahrd] / ˈbæt lˌskɑrd /
ADJECTIVE
not born yesterday
Synonyms
WEAK
been around canny cunning on the ball savvy seasoned trained unbelieving wise worldly
ADJECTIVE
seasoned
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished competent hardened knowledgeable qualified skillful trained wise
STRONG
instructed matured practiced prepared tested toughened tried vet weathered
WEAK
adept been around been there expert familiar old hand pro professional veteran worldly worldly wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant incapable inept inexperienced unable unskilled untalented
ADJECTIVE
veteran
Synonyms
STRONGEST
old-time skilled trained
STRONG
adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise
WEAK
been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly
Antonyms
STRONG
unskilled
WEAK
amateur green inexperienced

Example Sentences

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On Friday, jubilant army soldiers took photos of themselves in front of the battle-scarred entrance to the presidential palace in the heart of the city.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

She emerged from the experience battle-scarred and world-weary in 1979 and used her worn-down voice to great effect in a blast of future-forward new wave music called "Broken English."

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

Churches took in refugees from battle-scarred Central America in the 1980s, a precursor to their current focus on undocumented immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

In his early 60s, his body is a marvel, hard and sinewy and believably battle-scarred.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2024

“Great. Never thought I could rock a battle-scarred face, but I guess I have no choice now.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed