# accidented

CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/accidented
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

having a lot of small, natural changes or marks on its surface. It describes something that looks old or worn because of many small events.

For teachers: marked by a series of small, natural, or accidental changes or irregularities. Often used to describe surfaces, textures, or historical developments that appear weathered or complex.

## Examples

- The old wooden table has an accidented surface.
- The artist preferred to use accidented canvases that already had small cracks and stains from previous works.
- The landscape was accidented, featuring a series of small ridges and valleys that had been carved by centuries of shifting wind and rain.

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