bashed
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbæʃt// UK //bˈæʃt// bashed
adj. damaged or broken by being hit very hard. You use this to describe something that looks like it has been in a fight or an accident.
adj. showing signs of physical damage from heavy impact or repeated blows. Often used to describe objects that are dented, crushed, or severely worn through rough handling.
He drives an old, bashed car that barely runs.
The delivery box arrived looking completely bashed, but luckily the electronics inside were still intact.
The detective noted the bashed lock and the splintered door frame, clear evidence that the intruder had used significant force to gain entry to the apartment.
Usage
Commonly used as a participial adjective; often appears after linking verbs like 'look' or 'seem'.