adj Uncommon

marred

mahd

Marred (adj) means Spoiled, damaged, or made less perfect by something. Example: “The ceremony was marred by heavy rain.”

adj

Spoiled, damaged, or made less perfect by something.

"The ceremony was marred by heavy rain."

"His reputation was marred by the scandal."

How to use marred

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade worse or spoiled by some flaw or unwanted event.

Common pairings

marred by controversy a marred reputation the day was marred by

more marred comparative, most marred superlative

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The past form of the verb "mar," from Old English "mierran," meaning to hinder or disturb.

Origin: Old English

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What does “marred” mean?

The word “marred” means spoiled, damaged, or made less perfect by something. In plain terms, made worse or spoiled by some flaw or unwanted event.

How do you pronounce “marred”?

“Marred” is pronounced mahd (/mɑːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “marred” in a sentence?

Here is “marred” used in a sentence: “The ceremony was marred by heavy rain.”

What part of speech is “marred”?

“Marred” is an adjective.

Where does the word “marred” come from?

The word “marred” comes from Old English. The past form of the verb "mar," from Old English "mierran," meaning to hinder or disturb.

Is “marred” a common word?

“Marred” is an uncommon word in modern English.