blemish

noun
UK: /ˈblemɪʃ/
US: /ˈblemɪʃ/

  1. A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.

    1. The small mark is a blemish on her skin. [ ] [ ]
    2. That tiny blemish doesn't detract from the overall beauty of the antique vase. [ ] [ ]

  2. A weakness or flaw in character.

    1. His only blemish was a quick temper. [ ] [ ]
    2. A lack of empathy can be a significant blemish in a leader's reputation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

defect mark blemish imperfection flaw
blemish transitive-verb

  1. To spoil the appearance of something by creating flaws.

    1. Dirt can blemish the car's paint. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal could blemish his reputation for years to come. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blemish" in English means: A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something., A weakness or flaw in character..

The phonetic transcription of "blemish" is /ˈblemɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈblemɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blemish": defect, mark, blemish, imperfection, flaw.

Example usage of "blemish": "The small mark is a blemish on her skin.". More examples on the page.