look battered

Frequency: 7.211.0 per million words

To appear damaged or worn out.

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Examples (10)

  • After the storm, the old boat looked battered and was barely floating.
  • The boxer looked battered and bruised by the end of the final round.
  • His favorite leather jacket has started to look battered from years of wear.
  • She looked battered by the relentless criticism from the media.
  • If we don't fix the roof, the whole house will look battered after winter.
  • The old manuscript looked battered, with its pages yellowed and torn.
  • He may feel exhausted, but he tries never to look battered in public.
  • The team looked battered after their third consecutive loss.
  • Even though it was brand new, the suitcase looked battered after just one flight.
  • The stray cat looked battered and hungry, so we decided to take it in.