CEFR B1

blemished

adjective

Meaning

Marked with an imperfection that spoils the appearance or value.

Examples

The antique vase was slightly blemished, but still valuable.
He noticed a small, blemished area on the otherwise perfect diamond.

Synonyms: flawed, imperfect, marred, stained

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blemished (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈblɛmɪʃt/

Definition

Marked with an imperfection that spoils the appearance or value.

Examples

The antique vase was slightly blemished, but still valuable.
He noticed a small, blemished area on the otherwise perfect diamond.
She preferred to buy fruit that was not blemished by bruises or mold.

Synonyms of blemished

Words with a similar meaning to blemished:

flawed
imperfect
marred
stained

Antonyms of blemished

Words with the opposite meaning to blemished:

perfect
flawless

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