Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marred
verb
/mɑːrd/
Definition
Damaged or spoiled to a certain extent; marked or blemished.
Examples
- The beautiful painting was marred by a splash of paint.
- Her mood was marred by the unexpected news.
- The landscape was marred by pollution and litter.
Meaning
To mar something means to impair its appearance or quality. It signifies that something has been affected negatively, often in a way that detracts from its overall excellence.
Synonyms
- damaged
- blemished
- spoiled
- defaced
- impair
