A mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed. The scar on his arm was a reminder of the accident he had as a child.
A lasting effect of grief, fear, or other emotion left on a person's character by a traumatic experience. The emotional scar from the loss of her loved one took years to heal.
A steep high cliff or rock outcrop, especially of limestone. The hikers admired the impressive scar that rose sharply from the valley floor.
A visible mark or indentation on a surface or landscape made by damage, wear, or human activity. Years of mining left ugly scars on the hillside.