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Definitions

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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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

This angel is clad in battle-scarred golden armor, holding a pair of wild, serrated swords aloft.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2024

South Africa's battle-scarred former President Jacob Zuma is proving he still has a winning streak - recently scoring a hat-trick in the courtroom.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024

In Taipei-born filmmaker S. Leo Chiang’s essayistic short, that island — battle-scarred, mythical and touristy — is also a symbol of his mixed feelings about nationality.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2024

He had, Harry knew, been Head of the Auror office; he looked tough and battle-scarred, very different from portly Fudge in his bowler hat.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.