blemish
A small mark or fault that spoils how something looks.
blemish in a sentence
- The apple was perfect except for one tiny blemish near the stem.
- The car was spotless except for one small blemish, a tiny scratch near the back wheel.
Words that mean something similar
mark, spot, flaw
More words about appearance & looks
- blunt: Not sharp, or saying things in a very direct way.
- brawny: Strong and full of muscles.
- brittle: Hard but easily snapped or broken.
- burly: Big, strong and heavily built.
- camouflage: The colours or patterns that help something blend in and hide.
- charred: Burnt and blackened on the outside.
- coarse: Rough to touch, or rude and unpolished.
- conspicuous: Very easy to see; standing out so everyone notices.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test