blemished

• Beschreibt etwas, das einen Fehler, Fleck oder eine Unvollkommenheit auf seiner Oberfläche oder in seinem Charakter aufweist.

Describes something that has a flaw, stain, or imperfection on its surface or in its character.

1. Physically damaged or markedB2formal

   Having a mark, stain, or flaw that spoils the appearance.

   Beschädigt

   • The fruit was blemished and sold at a discount.
   • Her skin was blemished by acne scars.
   • The antique vase was blemished by a small crack.

   Synonymedamageddisfiguredflawedimperfectmarkedscarredspottedstained

   Antonymeflawlessimmaculatepristinespotlessunblemishedunmarked

2. Reputationally damagedC1formal

   Having a flaw or defect that spoils a reputation or record.

   Beschädigt

   • His otherwise perfect record was blemished by one mistake.
   • The politician's career was blemished by the scandal.
   • A single error blemished the company's reputation.

   Synonymediscreditedstainedtainted

   Antonymeclearimmaculatepurespotlessunblemishedunsullieduntarnished

• Verb, das beschreibt, den äußeren Eindruck oder die Qualität von etwas zu beeinträchtigen oder einen Makel bzw. Fehler zu verursachen.

A verb used to indicate the act of spoiling the appearance or quality of something, or causing a flaw or defect.

1. Spoil or damageB2formal

   To spoil the appearance or quality of something; to mar.

   Verunstalten

   • The scratch blemished the surface of the new table.
   • His reputation was blemished by the scandal.
   • The storm blemished the perfect landscape with fallen trees.

   Synonymedamagedefacehurtimpairmarscarspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antonymeadornbeautifydecorateembellishornament