Scratched

Part of speech: adjective, verb

Pronunciation: /skɹæt͡ʃt/

Definitions

1. Marked with surface damage caused by scraping or scoring ; produced a harsh tearing or scraping noise ; canceled or withdrawn from participation or use
2. Damaged by lines or cuts on the surface ; created a rough sound by scraping ; erased or deleted from a list or plan
3. Having lines or marks caused by scraping or rubbing ; emitted a scraping or clawing sound ; removed oneself or something from an event or record

Etymology: "Scratched" is the past tense and past participle of "scratch", which entered Middle English as "scracchen". Its origin is uncertain, but it is probably onomatopoeic, imitating the rough sound of scraping, and it may be related to Old Norse "skråma" and German "Schramme", both meaning "scratch".

Synonyms: scraped, scuffed

Antonyms: smooth, unblemished