blemished

Thân thiện

The jeweler examines the blemished diamond under a bright light.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a blemish or flaw: Describes something that is not perfect, having a mark, spot, or other small imperfection that spoils its appearance or function.
   • Marred by imperfections: Indicates that an object, surface, or even a reputation has been damaged or made less valuable by noticeable faults.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The jeweler refused to buy the blemished diamond. (The diamond had visible imperfections.)
  • She returned the blemished table because of a deep scratch on its surface. (The table was flawed.)
  • His record was blemished by a single incident from his youth. (His reputation was marred by a past mistake.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be blemished by something": to be spoiled or marred by a specific fault or event.
  • The landscape was blemished by the new construction.
• Conceptual Use: Can describe abstract qualities, not just physical objects.
  • The otherwise perfect performance was blemished by a minor timing error.

Variants and Related Words

• Blemish (noun): A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
  • There was a small blemish on the apple's skin.
• Blemish (verb): To spoil the appearance or quality of something.
  • The scandal blemished his public image.
• Unblemished (adjective): The opposite; free from flaws or imperfections.
  • She has an unblemished driving record.

Synonyms

• Flawed: Having a defect or imperfection.
• Marred: Spoiled or damaged.
• Tarnished: Made less valuable or respected (often for reputation).
• Defective: Faulty or not working properly.

Antonyms

• Flawless: Without any imperfections; perfect.
• Immaculate: Perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws.
• Pristine: In its original condition; unspoiled.

Related Phrases

• A blemished reputation: A reputation that has been damaged.
  • The accusations left him with a blemished reputation.
• Blemished goods: Products sold at a discount due to minor cosmetic flaws.
  • The store sells blemished goods at a reduced price.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a blemish or flaw
   • a flawed diamond
   • an irregular pair of jeans
2. marred by imperfections

Từ đồng nghĩa

• flawed