Antonyms of adj broken-backed

3 senses of broken-backed

Sense 1
broken-backed -- (having the spine damaged; "a broken-backed book"; "a broken-backed old horse")

INDIRECT (VIA damaged) -> undamaged -- (not harmed or spoiled; sound)

Sense 2
broken-backed -- ((of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth)

INDIRECT (VIA unfit) -> fit -- (physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise")

Sense 3
broken-backed, hogged -- ((of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end)

INDIRECT (VIA convex) -> concave -- (curving inward)

Similarity of adj broken-backed

3 senses of broken-backed

Sense 1
broken-backed -- (having the spine damaged; "a broken-backed book"; "a broken-backed old horse")
       => damaged (vs. undamaged) -- (harmed or injured or spoiled; "I won't buy damaged goods"; "the storm left a wake of badly damaged buildings")

Sense 2
broken-backed -- ((of a horse) having bones of the back united by a bony growth)
       => unfit (vs. fit) -- (not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service")

Sense 3
broken-backed, hogged -- ((of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end)
       => convex (vs. concave), bulging -- (curving or bulging outward)

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