scars

[skɑːz]

scars Definition

• 1. a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed
• 2. a lasting effect of grief, fear, or other emotion left on a person's character by a traumatic experience

Using scars: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scars" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The scars on his face were a reminder of the accident.

• Example

  The emotional scars from her childhood still haunted her.

• Example

  The fire left deep scars on the landscape.

scars Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scars

• mark
• imperfection
• flaw
• blemish

Antonyms for scars

• perfection
• flawlessness

Phrases with scars

• scar tissue

  fibrous connective tissue that forms at the site of a wound to repair and protect the injured tissue

  Example

  Scar tissue can cause pain and stiffness in the affected area.

• bear the scars of something

  to show the effects of a difficult or traumatic experience

  Example

  She bears the scars of a childhood spent in poverty.

• scar over

  to heal and form a scar

  Example

  The cut on her arm had scarred over, but it still hurt.

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Summary: scars in Brief

A 'scar' [skɑːz] is a mark left on the skin or tissue where a wound has not healed completely. It can also refer to lasting emotional effects from a traumatic experience. Examples include 'The scars on his face were a reminder of the accident.' and 'The emotional scars from her childhood still haunted her.' Phrases like 'scar tissue' and 'bear the scars of something' are common.