unmended
Left in disrepair
Unmended describes something broken or torn that hasn't been repaired: an unmended fence, unmended socks with holes in the heels.
The word extends to relationships and situations left unresolved: unmended fences between estranged siblings, an unmended rift in the family.
Torn or very muscular
- tatteredRipped and worn out
- threadbareWorn until transparent
- raggedWorn to shreds
- holeyHaving many openings
frayed · worn · shabby · moth-eaten · raveled · shredded · split · patched
Not yet recovered
- unresolvedLacking final determination
- unreconciledNot brought into harmony
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
- woundedHaving sustained harm
scarred · broken-hearted · grieving · hurt · raw · festering · lingering · painful
Having surface fractures
- shatteredBroken into fragments
- fracturedSplit or splintered
- splinteredBroken into sharp slivers
- chippedBroken at edge
fragmented · snapped · damaged · unfixed · unrestored · unrepaired · irreparable · dysfunctional
Broken down organically
- crumblingBreaking down gradually
- dilapidatedRuined through neglect
- weatheredEroded by exposure
- corrodedEaten away chemically
decrepit · rusted · rotting · disintegrating · eroding · warped · battered · degraded
Not looked after
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- forgottenNo longer recalled
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
ignored · disregarded · forsaken · derelict · unkept · uncared-for · unmaintained · unserviced
Easily broken or damaged
- exposedOut in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- weakenedMade less capable
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
precarious · delicate · brittle · at-risk · compromised · defenseless · unstable · insecure
ripped
Torn or very muscular
- tatteredRipped and worn out
- threadbareWorn until transparent
- raggedWorn to shreds
holey · frayed · worn · shabby · moth-eaten · raveled · shredded · split · patched · seamed
unhealed
Not yet recovered
- unresolvedLacking final determination
- unreconciledNot brought into harmony
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
wounded · scarred · broken-hearted · grieving · hurt · raw · festering · lingering · painful · unaddressed
cracked
Having surface fractures
- shatteredBroken into fragments
- fracturedSplit or splintered
- splinteredBroken into sharp slivers
chipped · fragmented · snapped · damaged · unfixed · unrestored · unrepaired · irreparable · dysfunctional · inoperable
decayed
Broken down organically
- crumblingBreaking down gradually
- dilapidatedRuined through neglect
- weatheredEroded by exposure
corroded · decrepit · rusted · rotting · disintegrating · eroding · warped · battered · degraded · worsening
untended
Not looked after
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- forgottenNo longer recalled
overlooked · ignored · disregarded · forsaken · derelict · unkept · uncared-for · unmaintained · unserviced · unaddressed
fragile
Easily broken or damaged
- exposedOut in open
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- weakenedMade less capable
susceptible · precarious · delicate · brittle · at-risk · compromised · defenseless · unstable · insecure · sensitive