a little battered

Examples (10)

• My old car looks a little battered after that long journey, but it's still running perfectly.
• I bought a secondhand copy of the novel; the cover is a little battered, but the inside is pristine.
• The team came off the field a little battered, yet they were victorious.
• After the intense negotiation, he felt a little battered but was pleased with the outcome.
• The antique suitcase was a little battered, which only added to its charm.
• He was a little battered from the fall but thankfully had no serious injuries.
• Her confidence was a little battered by the rejection, but she didn't give up.
• My trusty backpack is a little battered from years of travel, holding many memories.
• The package arrived looking a little battered, so I checked the contents immediately.
• We emerged from the crisis a little battered but ultimately stronger.