scuffed
Worn from dragging
Scuffed describes a surface that has been scraped or worn, showing marks from friction or impact: scuffed shoes, a scuffed hardwood floor.
The damage is superficial—scratches and abrasions rather than deep gouges.
In slang, scuffed means low-quality, shabby, or poorly executed: That stream setup looks scuffed.
Made shallow marks
- scrapedRubbed harshly against
- marredDamaged or disfigured
- nickedCut superficially
- gougedCarved or overcharged
abraded · grazed · chipped · dented · worn · battered · marked · dinged
Uneven in surface
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- abradedWorn away by rubbing
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- buffedRubbed to shine
sanded · dulled · unpolished · scratched · grooved · pitted · nubby · raw
Quality from past eras
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
- worn-inSoftened through repeated use
- prelovedAlready owned once
- patinaSurface film from aging
lived-in · character · secondhand · thrifted · broken-in · rustic · aged · weathered
Protective foot coverings
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- loafersLaceless slip-on shoes
- sneakersCasual athletic footwear
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
oxfords · leather · soles · toes · uppers · polish · resoled · kicks
scratched
Made shallow marks
gouged · abraded · grazed · chipped · dented · worn · battered · marked · dinged · scored
rough
Uneven in surface
buffed · sanded · dulled · unpolished · scratched · grooved · pitted · nubby · raw · weathered
vintage
Quality from past eras
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
- worn-inSoftened through repeated use
- prelovedAlready owned once
patina · lived-in · character · secondhand · thrifted · broken-in · rustic · aged · weathered · retro
shoes
Protective foot coverings
heels · oxfords · leather · soles · toes · uppers · polish · resoled · kicks · cleats
streetwear
Skate and hip-hop clothing
- skateboardWheeled board for riding
- sneakerheadAthletic footwear enthusiast
- sidewalkPaved pedestrian pathway
pavement · concrete · asphalt · gritty · skatepark · curb · kickflip · thrift · graffiti · rawness
- damageddamaged, broken, wrecked, ruined, destroyed
- equipment conditionsworn, damaged, broken, rusted, dented
- well-wornthreadbare, frayed, tattered, shabby, ragged
- shoe traitscomfortable, cushioned, leather, lace-up, slip-on
- surface texturesrough, smooth, bumpy, coarse, grainy
- worn downeroded, abraded, weathered, worn thin, wind worn
scuffedpristine
Pure and untouched
unscuffed · unmarked · unblemished · immaculate · mint
- scuff marksSurface scratches from friction
- scuffed shoesFootwear with surface scratches