Synonyms

blotchy

American

[bloch-ee] / ˈblɒtʃ i /

adjective

blotchier, blotchiest

having blotches.

a blotchy complexion.
resembling a blotch.

blotchy British

/ ˈblɒtʃɪ /

adjective

covered in or marked by blotches

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Other Word Forms

blotchily adverb
blotchiness noun

Etymology

Origin of blotchy

First recorded in 1815–25; blotch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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Soon enough, trees everywhere were showing blotchy, mottled, yellowed leaves and suffering from twig dieback and sparse foliage.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

A blotchy red or brown rash usually appears after a few days, typically behind the ears and on the face, before spreading.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Besides causing flu-like symptoms, including high fever and blotchy, red rash, measles can cause serious long-term damage to the body’s immune system, weakening its ability to fight new infections.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

But the whale’s skin was blotchy, and if it were a right whale, something would have been wrong.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2024

My heart is a dubious object at best, blotchy and treacherous.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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