damaged objects

[/ˈdæmɪdʒd ˈɒbdʒɪkts/]
noun phrasepl: damaged objects
objetos danificados
1. physical items or things that have been harmed, broken, or rendered imperfect through impact, wear, accident, or misuse
The insurance company assessed the damaged objects after the flood.
A companhia de seguros avaliou os objetos danificados após a enchente.
2. goods or merchandise with defects or imperfections that reduce their value or functionality
The store discounted all damaged objects in the clearance section.
A loja ofereceu desconto em todos os objetos danificados na seção de liquidação.
In Brazil, this phrase is commonly used in insurance claims, retail discounting, and disaster relief contexts. In the USA, damaged objects are often subject to insurance settlements and are frequently found in liquidation sales or clearance sections. The term is also important in environmental contexts when discussing pollution damage to goods.
NYC Slang
busted stuff, trashed goods, beat-up items
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broken itemsdefective goodsimpaired objectsruined objectsspoiled items
Antonyms / Antônimos
intact objectsperfect itemsundamaged goodspristine objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos danificados
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetos estragar
colloquial variant
São Paulo
bens danificados
more formal, used in commercial contexts
Portugal
objectos danificados
older spelling of objectos; 'objetos' is now standard

Related Words

damagebreakagedefectdeteriorationimpairmentwear and tear

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear and tear
beyond repair
in rough shape
the worse for wear
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