What does blemished mean?
Blemished means simple past and past participle of blemish.
Blemished
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of blemish.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of blemish
- Having blemishes; flawed.
Example Sentences
Stated sharply, today′s centers of higher learning are more blemished than superficial appearances suggest, and what often seems “democratic” is little more than contrived public displays.
One of them in fact singled out Rebecca, not the marmoreal Rowena, as the novel′s most blemished character. “She is,” he complained, “too near perfection.[…]”
The most blemished life will not keep His love from pouring out. It is the blemished and the marked, the hurting and the rejected that stirs this love in Him.
Synonyms for blemished
Antonyms for blemished
Related Words
Word Forms
- more blemished
- most blemished
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for blemished?
Common synonyms include tarnished, sullied, marred, spotted.
What is the opposite of blemished?
Possible antonyms include unblemished.
How do you use blemished in a sentence?
Stated sharply, today′s centers of higher learning are more blemished than superficial appearances suggest, and what often seems “democratic” is little more than contrived public displays.
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