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Blemished: meaning, definitions and examples

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blemished

 

[ ˈblɛmɪʃt ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Spoiled or damaged, especially in a small way.

Synonyms

damaged, flawed, imperfect

Examples of usage

  • The mirror had a blemished surface.
  • Her otherwise perfect record was blemished by one mistake.
  • The blemished fruit was sold at a discounted price.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To spoil or damage (the surface or appearance of something).

Synonyms

damage, ruin, spoil

Examples of usage

  • Accidentally blemished the new table with a scratch.
  • The reputation of the company was blemished by the scandal.

Translations

Translations of the word "blemished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manchado

🇮🇳 दागदार

🇩🇪 befleckt

🇮🇩 bernodah

🇺🇦 заплямований

🇵🇱 splamiony

🇯🇵 汚れた

🇫🇷 tâché

🇪🇸 manchado

🇹🇷 lekeli

🇰🇷 흠이 있는

🇸🇦 ملطخ

🇨🇿 pošpiněný

🇸🇰 poškvrnený

🇨🇳 有瑕疵的

🇸🇮 omadeževan

🇮🇸 blettaður

🇰🇿 дақты

🇬🇪 დაცემული

🇦🇿 ləklənmiş

🇲🇽 manchado

Etymology

The word 'blemished' originated from the Middle English word 'blemisshen', which in turn came from the Old French word 'blesmir', meaning 'to make dirty or spotted'. The concept of blemishing has been associated with imperfections and faults throughout history, often symbolizing the idea of tarnishing or damaging something's reputation or appearance.

See also: blemishes, unblemished.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,575 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.