Stained: meaning, definitions and examples

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stained

[ steɪnd ]

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dirty

marked or covered with stains; dirty or discolored.

Synonyms

dirty, discolored, marked

Examples of usage

The tablecloth was stained with red wine.
Her clothes were stained with mud from the garden.

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damage

damage or bring disgrace to (the reputation or image of someone or something).

Synonyms

damage, disgrace, tarnish

Examples of usage

The scandal stained his reputation as a politician.
The incident stained the company's image in the eyes of the public.

Translations

Translations of the word "stained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manchado

🇮🇳 दागदार

🇩🇪 befleckt

🇮🇩 bernodah

🇺🇦 заплямований

🇵🇱 poplamiony

🇯🇵 染みのついた

🇫🇷 taché

🇪🇸 manchado

🇹🇷 lekeli

🇰🇷 얼룩진

🇸🇦 ملطخ

🇨🇿 pošpiněný

🇸🇰 zafarbený

🇨🇳 弄脏的

🇸🇮 umazan

🇮🇸 blettóttur

🇰🇿 ластанған

🇬🇪 დაბინძურებული

🇦🇿 ləklənmiş

🇲🇽 manchado

Word origin

The word 'stained' originated from the Middle English word 'steyned,' which came from the Old French word 'estain' meaning a spot or blemish. The concept of staining has been around for centuries, with early humans using natural dyes and pigments to color or mark objects. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both physical marks and metaphorical damage to reputation or image.