Synonyms of scuffed

scuffed 1 of 2

adjective

as in roughened

Related Words

• roughened
• uneven
• rough
• coarsened

Dissimilar Words

• rubbed
• slick
• slippery
• greased
• greasy
• oiled
• slicked
• polished
• ground
• lubricated
• burnished
• coated
• brushed
• slippy
• waxed
• slithery
• buffed
• glazed
• shined
• glossed

scuffed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of scuff

1

as in scratched

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

scuffed up her shoes by rubbing her feet under the rung of the chair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scratched
• scraped
• grazed
• bruised
• abraded
• barked
• skinned
• clawed
• chafed
• fretted
• galled
• cut
• lacerated
• contused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• polished
• smoothed
• softened
• waxed

2

as in shuffled

to move heavily or clumsily

the miners scuffed past in heavy boots

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shuffled
• stomped
• stumbled
• stamped
• weaved
• sloughed
• clumped
• barged
• trudged
• hauled
• scuffled
• lurched
• dragged
• tramped
• shambled
• pounded
• floundered
• lumped
• stumped
• galumphed
• staggered
• flogged
• plodded
• lumbered
• slogged
• tromped
• flopped
• swayed
• blundered
• waddled
• reeled
• tottered
• wobbled
• careened
• doddered
• teetered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slid
• glided
• whisked
• hung
• drifted
• floated
• waltzed
• hovered
• coasted
• wafted
• breezed
• poised

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scuffed

Adjective

Along with the sneaker appearing scuffed and slashed as if it’s been tangling with Ghostface, the tongue’s Nike branding mimics the font of the film’s logo. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Cleaning Sponge Bundles Give scuffed sneakers a quick refresh with SneakERASERS. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

With a pump, the same balls are still in play years later—scuffed and patched but still alive. — Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

If it’s lightly stained or scuffed, Prince notes that it may be accepted, but heavier stains will be passed over. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

The whisky was aged in the finest Japanese Mizunara oak, and the bottle came in its original wooden presentation case, accompanied by a scuffed neck charm and original pouch. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026

By her side sits her companion, Penelope Jardine, dressed comparatively informally in a loose-fitting shirt, trousers and a pair of scuffed espadrilles. — Literary Hub, 9 June 2026

This trick works great on scuffed baseboards, too. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026

Dark, dim, and a little grungy, with its scuffed checkerboard floors, worn old couches, peeling walls, and chalkboard menus, La Factoria feels like a clandestine underground speakeasy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026

Verb

White shoes were a school requirement, but mine were scuffed and gray. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

How to Clean Hardcase Luggage Exteriors The hardcase exterior of your luggage sees a lot of action and can get visibly scuffed quickly. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026

Kostyuk raised her hands and dropped to her knees after Paolini scuffed a shot on her second match point. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Before Mbappe scored his penalty, Gustavo Velazquez, the Paraguayan defender, scuffed the penalty spot, another underhanded attempt to disturb the tournament favourites. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Then in the 93rd minute, Taylor Suarez found herself in a good spot, but her shot was scuffed as two defenders crowded her on the goal line, and Sheridan would eventually fall on the ball. — Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 1 June 2026

Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026

The shoes are scuffed up and spray-painted, presumably with a can of Krylon from a home improvement retailer. — The Oklahoman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Here, both are completely dismantled and scuffed to the point of being barely recognizable. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026