adjective

dented

adjective

Pushed in or damaged with a hollow left by an impact.

"She noticed a dented panel on the side of the car after the trip."

"The dented can was on sale for half price."

How to Use Dented

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBashed in so a dip or hollow is left behind.

Common mistake

Also used figuratively for something damaged but not destroyed, as in "a dented ego" or "dented confidence."

Common pairings

badly dented dented fender dented reputation

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