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marred
[mahrd]
adjective
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.
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
the simple past tense and past participle of mar.
Other Word Forms
- unmarred adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of marred1
Example Sentences
Since then, its work has been marred by controversy and violence, with deadly incidents happening near its hubs almost every day.
Given this, the ruling party was always going to struggle, marred by President Yoon's self-defeating coup.
The turbulent tenure of his predecessor, Jason Gill, had been marred by unrest in the clubhouse and middling results on the field.
"It's enormously disappointing and frustrating that one of the most exciting games in the season has been marred by such moronic behaviour," a statement from the league read.
The 2025 test, which was conducted in March, was marred by disruptions due to power outages in some areas.
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