blemished

adjective

blem·​ished ˈble-misht 

: marked or spoiled by a flaw or by multiple flaws

blemished skin

a blemished fruit

a blemished reputation

Examples of blemished in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Should fungal leaf spots become a major problem — and cause lots of leaves to become blemished, turn yellow and drop prematurely — a control would be needed. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026

Stripped of modern tools, MASK is messy, blemished, unfinished—and all the sweeter for it. — Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026

Think bruised nectarines, tomatoes that split in transit and blemished apples that are more suited to baking and preserving. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026

Scarred and blemished grapefruits and blood oranges are falling off his trees, Schmidt told KSEE. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blemished

• unblemished