marred

[ mahrd ]
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adjective
  1. 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.

  2. 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
  1. the simple past tense and past participle of mar.

Origin of marred

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Other words from marred

  • un·marred, adjective

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