marred

[mard]

marred Definition

• 1. spoiled or damaged
• 2. disfigured
• 3. blemished

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

Synonyms for marred

• damaged
• spoiled
• impaired
• flawed
• defective

Antonyms for marred

• unmarred
• flawless
• perfect

Phrases with marred

• marred by

  spoiled or made less enjoyable by something

  Example

  The concert was marred by technical difficulties.

• marred for life

  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.