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blemished

[/ˈblemɪʃt/]
adjective
manchado
1. marked or spoiled by a blemish or defect; having a flaw or imperfection
The blemished apple was discarded from the batch.
A maçã manchada foi descartada do lote.
2. tarnished or damaged in reputation or character
His blemished record prevented him from getting the job.
Seu histórico manchado impediu que ele conseguisse o emprego.
3. marked by skin imperfections or acne
She felt self-conscious about her blemished skin.
Ela se sentia constrangida com sua pele manchada.
Synonyms
flawedmarkedspotteddefectiveimperfecttarnished
Antonyms
perfectflawlessunblemishedspotlesspristine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manchado
most common usage
General Brazilian
defeituoso
emphasizing defect or flaw
Portugal
manchado
standard usage
Portugal
danificado
when referring to damaged reputation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a blemish on one's record
blemished goods
without blemish
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