Definitions and Examples of damaged, worn, broken
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Harmed, injured, or impaired; not in good condition.
Example
The car was so badly damaged in the accident that it was beyond repair.
Showing signs of use or age; not new or fresh.
Example
The shoes were so worn out that they had holes in the soles.
Not functioning properly; damaged to the point of being unusable.
Example
The vase fell off the shelf and shattered into a million broken pieces.
Key Differences: damaged vs worn vs broken
- 1Damaged refers to something that has been harmed or impaired.
- 2Worn describes something that has been used excessively or is showing signs of age.
- 3Broken implies that something is not functioning properly and cannot be used.
Effective Usage of damaged, worn, broken
- 1Consumer Goods: Use these antonyms when buying or selling used items.
- 2Maintenance: Use these antonyms to describe the condition of machinery or equipment.
- 3Repair Services: Use these antonyms to describe the extent of damage to an item that needs repair.
Remember this!
The antonyms of reconditioned are damaged, worn, and broken. These words describe items that are not in good condition or have been used excessively. Use these antonyms to describe the condition of consumer goods, machinery, or equipment, and to assess the extent of damage that needs repair.
