cosmetic damage

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Damage that affects the external appearance of an object but does not impair its functionality or structural integrity.; Minor harm to reputation, status, or image that does not cause permanent or severe consequences.

💬 Examples

  1. Preliminary reports indicate that while several structures sustained cosmetic damage, no buildings have collapsed.

  2. The minor controversy caused only cosmetic damage to the politician's public image.