battle scarred
/ˈbætəlˌskɑrd/
adjective
- Damaged or marked by wounds from fighting in a battle.
- A battle-scarred veteran spoke about his experiences in the war.
- The battle-scarred soldier showed his medals to his grandchildren.
- The castle walls were battle-scarred from centuries of attacks.
- Showing signs of having been through many difficult experiences or conflicts.
- The battle-scarred CEO had survived three company takeovers.
- Their relationship was battle-scarred after years of arguments.
- The battle-scarred old car still ran despite its dents and scratches.