What is the opposite of “mended”?

What is the antonym of “mended”?

The antonyms of mended are broken, damaged, and injured. These words describe something that is not in good condition or has been harmed in some way.

See all the antonyms of “mended”

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Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

broken

Separated into pieces or fragments, no longer in one piece.

Example

The vase fell off the table and shattered into broken pieces.

damaged

Harmed or impaired by injury, decay, or other causes.

Example

The car was severely damaged in the accident and had to be towed away.

injured

Hurt or wounded, especially physically.

Example

The athlete was injured during the game and had to be taken to the hospital.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Broken refers to something that has been separated into pieces or fragments.
• 2. Damaged describes something that has been harmed or impaired by injury, decay, or other causes.
• 3. Injured specifically refers to a person or animal that has been hurt or wounded, especially physically.

Good things to know

• 1. Repair and Maintenance: Use these antonyms to describe the condition of objects that need fixing or maintenance.
• 2. Health and Safety: Use injured to describe people or animals who have been hurt or wounded.
• 3. Creative Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in narratives to create tension and conflict.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of mended describe things that are not in good condition or have been harmed in some way. Broken refers to something that has been separated into pieces, damaged describes something that has been impaired, and injured specifically refers to people or animals who have been hurt. Use these words to describe the condition of objects, people, or animals, and to create tension and conflict in creative writing.