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marred

[mard]

marred Definition

  • 1spoiled or damaged
  • 2disfigured
  • 3blemished

Using marred: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The painting was marred by a large scratch.

  • Example

    Her beauty was marred by a scar on her cheek.

  • Example

    The company's reputation was marred by the scandal.

  • Example

    The joy of the celebration was marred by the news of his father's death.

marred Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with marred

  • spoiled or made less enjoyable by something

    Example

    The concert was marred by technical difficulties.

  • permanently affected in a negative way

    Example

    The accident left him marred for life.

  • marred by tragedy

    spoiled or affected by a tragic event

    Example

    The wedding was marred by tragedy when the groom's mother passed away suddenly.

Origins of marred

from Old English 'merran', meaning 'to waste away, spoil'

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Summary: marred in Brief

'Marred' [mard] is an adjective that describes something that has been spoiled, damaged, or disfigured. It can refer to physical objects, such as a painting or a person's appearance, or to abstract concepts, such as a company's reputation or a celebration's atmosphere. The phrase 'marred by' is often used to describe something that has been made less enjoyable by a negative factor, while 'marred for life' refers to a permanent negative impact.