dented
Showing impact damage
Dented describes something with a depression or hollow caused by impact or pressure.
A dented fender shows where another car bumped it.
A dented can may be discounted at the store.
Figuratively, dented can describe damaged confidence or reputation: His pride was dented by the rejection.
Curved; also dishonest
- crumpledCrushed into irregular folds
- deformedAbnormally shaped
- distortedMisshapen from original form
- misshapenAbnormally or poorly formed
buckled · warped · crushed · mangled · battered · dinged · damaged · marred
Damaged by repeated blows
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- beatenHaving lost a contest
- rustedCorroded by moisture
- corrodedEaten away chemically
tarnished · patina · used · secondhand · battle-scarred · well-used · timeworn · shabby
Forceful contact between objects
- crashSudden violent impact
- bumpSlight collision or protrusion
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- knockStrike-produced sound
bang · blow · strike · fender-bender · ding · thump · smash · slam
Curving inward, not outward
- depressionProlonged low state
- dimpleFacial skin depression
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
- pockmarkDepressed scar from infection
cavity · recess · groove · hollow · pit · dip · notch · gouge
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- egoOne's self-image
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
morale · image · credibility · armor · feelings · dignity · spirit
bent
Curved; also dishonest
misshapen · buckled · warped · crushed · mangled · battered · dinged · damaged · marred · disfigured
battered
Damaged by repeated blows
corroded · tarnished · patina · used · secondhand · battle-scarred · well-used · timeworn · shabby · decrepit
collision
Forceful contact between objects
knock · bang · blow · strike · fender-bender · ding · thump · smash · slam · jolt
concave
Curving inward, not outward
- depressionProlonged low state
- dimpleFacial skin depression
- craterImpact or volcanic basin
pockmark · cavity · recess · groove · hollow · pit · dip · notch · gouge · sunken
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- egoOne's self-image
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
self-esteem · morale · image · credibility · armor · feelings · dignity · spirit
- damageddamaged, broken, wrecked, ruined, destroyed
- product conditionnew, used, refurbished, like new, good
- secondhandused, pre-owned, preowned, secondhand, hand-me-down
- equipment conditionsworn, damaged, broken, rusted, scratched
- defectsdefect, flaw, crack, cracks, defective
- metal propertiesmalleable, ductile, conductive, magnetic, brittle
dentedundented
Free of indentations
undamaged · pristine · intact · unblemished · flawless
- dental flossThin cord for gums
- make a dentAchieve initial impact
- dental emergenciesUrgent oral health situations
- dental examsProfessional teeth inspections
- dental bracesDevice straightening misaligned teeth
- dental officeClinic for mouth care
dent, dentist, indent, dental, indentation, indented, dents, dentistry, denting