a person considered to be less than perfect psychologically, as a result of a traumatic experience
2.
a person, esp a public figure, whose reputation has been damaged
Contemporary definitions for damaged goods
noun
merchandise that has been damaged or impaired or has grown inferior
noun
a person who is impaired, corrupted, or defiled
Slang definitions & phrases for damaged goods
damaged goods
noun phrase
A woman who is not a virgin: Once they find out I have kids, they think of me as used goods(1910+)
Idioms and Phrases with damaged goods
damaged goods
A person, especially an unmarried woman who is no longer a virgin, as in A person who has sex before marriage is not considered damaged goods in this day and age. This pejorative expression transfers the reduced value of materials (stock, provisions, etc.) marred in some way to women who have had a sexual experience. [ Early 1900s ]