Damaged (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being unjustly brought into disrepute; "a discredited politician"; "her damaged reputation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's damaged reputation made it difficult to attract new investors.
- Her damaged credibility as a journalist made it hard for her to get hired by a reputable publication.
- The politician's damaged image was irreparable after the scandal broke out.
- The celebrity's damaged public persona was a result of the media's relentless scrutiny.
- The whistleblower's damaged career was a consequence of speaking out against corporate malfeasance.
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Meaning 2
Harmed or injured or spoiled; "I won't buy damaged goods"; "the storm left a wake of badly damaged buildings".
Classification
All adjective clusters.