marred

American

[mahrd] / mɑrd /

adjective

damaged or spoiled to a certain extent; made less perfect, attractive, useful, etc..

We can all get preoccupied with the marred aspects of our character.
disfigured or defaced, as by scratches, nicks, scars, or discoloration.

We love the marred table, actually, because it helps us remember the work, dirt, mess, and grit of life.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of mar.

Other Word Forms

unmarred adjective

Etymology

Origin of marred

mar ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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He looked down to where beads of sweat marred the perfect camouflage of his skin.

From Literature

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine's lawyer has urged the UN and the international community to seek guarantees for his safety after deadly threats following elections marred by repression and an internet blackout.

From Barron's

Gauff's first-round march was marred by too many unforced errors and slew of double faults, but she cut them down and began the second set as she finished the first.

From Barron's

But these tokens have been marred by price deviations from the underlying stocks, and they have raised concerns from regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. airlines’ holiday quarter was marred by the U.S. government shutdown, which clipped demand right around the Thanksgiving holiday, the industry’s busiest period.

From MarketWatch

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