Marred

Pronunciation: /mɑːrd/

Definitions of marred

verb to impair the appearance of; disfigure

Example Sentences

A1 The scratch marred the surface of the table.

A2 The rain marred our plans for a picnic.

B1 The negative reviews marred the reputation of the restaurant.

B2 The scandal marred the politician's career.

C1 The controversial decision marred the company's success.

C2 The tragic event marred the otherwise perfect day.

Examples of marred in a Sentence

formal The painting was marred by a large scratch across the canvas.

informal The party was marred by the unexpected arrival of uninvited guests.

slang The concert was totally marred by the terrible sound quality.

figurative Her reputation was marred by the scandal that followed her.

Grammatical Forms of marred

• past tense: marred
• plural: marred
• comparative: more marred
• superlative: most marred
• present tense: mar
• future tense: will mar
• perfect tense: have marred
• continuous tense: is marring
• singular: marred
• positive degree: marred
• infinitive: mar
• gerund: marring
• participle: marred

Origin and Evolution of marred

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'marred' originated from the Middle English word 'marr', which derived from the Old English word 'merran' meaning to hinder or damage.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'marred' has retained its meaning of being damaged or spoiled, but it may also be used metaphorically to describe something that has been negatively affected or diminished in value or quality.