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Meaning of blemish
a mark or defect that spoils the appearance of something
Etymology of blemish
The word "blemish" originated from the Old French word "blesmir", which is derived from the Latin word "macula", meaning spot or stain
Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and moral imperfections
Synonyms
flaw
imperfection
defect
fault
error
mistake
blot
stain
spot
blemish
mark
scar
imperfection
shortcoming
weakness
failing
frailty
vulnerability
inadequacy
insufficiency
deficiency
deformity
abnormality
irregularity
anomaly
disorder
disfigurement
distortion
mar
tarnish
smear
smudge
blotch
splotch
discoloration
impurity
taint
corruption
pollution
contamination
Definitions
- A small mark or defect, especially one that spoils the appearance of something
- * A moral or character defect
Usage Examples
- The blemish on her cheek was barely noticeable
- * The company's reputation was marred by a blemish in their financial records
- * The blemish on the otherwise perfect diamond made it less valuable
Antonyms
perfection
flawlessness
integrity
purity
cleanliness
spotlessness
immaculateness
correctness
accuracy
precision
exactness
faultlessness
defectlessness
imperfectionlessness
completeness
wholeness
soundness
validity
legitimacy
authenticity