noun
verb
Related Words
See defect.
Other Word Forms
- blemisher noun
- unblemished adjective
- unblemishing adjective
Etymology
Origin of blemish
1275–1325; Middle English (v.) < Anglo-French, Middle French blemiss-, long stem of ble ( s ) mir to make livid, perhaps < Old Low Franconian *blesmjan; blaze 2
Example Sentences
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Brilliant as Wales were against North Macedonia, the performance was not without its blemishes.
From BBC
This ensures that a credit blemish isn’t missed.
Ohtani didn’t give up a run in those 4 ⅓ innings, and the only other blemishes on the performance were a pair of walks and a hit batter.
From Los Angeles Times
The only blemish was when Glenn put one hand down on her final jump — the same triple loop that cost her in her short program.
From Los Angeles Times
The only blemish is a silver medal finish at the Grand Prix Final.
From Los Angeles Times
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