Word
damaged
Phoneticsdam·aged, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdæmədʒd/
UK/dˈæmɪdʒd/
Definitions
01physically broken or spoiled
A2 · Elementary
adj. broken, scratched, or harmed so that it is no longer in perfect condition.
adj. having suffered physical harm that impairs value, appearance, or function.
“The delivery company replaced the damaged box because the screen inside was cracked.”
“The insurance adjuster noted that the damaged structural beams would require complete replacement rather than simple cosmetic repairs.”
Usage
Often used with adverbs like 'badly', 'severely', or 'slightly'.
Pitfall
The car was very damage after the accident.
The car was very damaged after the accident.
Use the '-ed' ending to describe the state of the object.
02emotionally or reputationally harmed
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. harmed in a way that is not physical, such as a person's feelings or a company's reputation.
adj. suffering from psychological harm or a loss of reputation and credibility.
“The scandal left the politician with a damaged reputation that was hard to fix.”
“Psychologists worked with the refugees to address the needs of children who had been emotionally damaged by the conflict.”
Usage
Commonly collocates with 'reputation', 'credibility', or 'psyche'.
03past action of harming
A2 · Elementary
v. the past tense of 'damage', meaning you harmed something earlier.
v. the past tense and past participle form of the transitive verb 'damage'.
“The heavy hail damaged several cars parked on the street last night.”
“The legal team argued that the defendant's actions had directly damaged the plaintiff's ability to conduct business in the region.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “damaged” in context.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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