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adjective

Definition of tarnishednext
as in unpolished

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tarnished

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verb

past tense of tarnish
as in marred
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable a false accusation that nonetheless tarnished her reputation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tarnished
  1. unpolished
  2. marred
  3. tainted
  4. dingy
  5. poisoned
  6. dim
  7. lackluster
  8. drab
Adjective
  • Heretic prides itself on crafting fragrances from entirely raw ingredients, with unpolished takes on beloved classic scents.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This watch is listed as a full kit, and appears to be in unpolished condition, showing only light signs of wear.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of unpolished
Verb
  • This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of marred
Verb
  • Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some see all Russians and their cultural heritage as irredeemably tainted by imperial thinking, a view heavily influenced by post-colonial studies in American academia.
    Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of tainted
Adjective
  • From odorous workout clothes to terribly dingy towels and everything in between, Gain Rinse and Renew breaks down the residue that causes odors deep within fabrics and removes it at the source.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The 16-inch screen is delightfully bright, with wide viewing angles and pristine white backgrounds instead of dingy.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dingy
Verb
  • Poisoned Data, Poisoned Outcomes One of the biggest dangers in the AI supply chain is poisoned training data.
    Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Haunting pictures of rows of small bodies covered in white sheets—some of the 400 children who were poisoned in the attack—became emblematic of the Assad regime’s cruelty.
    Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of poisoned
Adjective
  • Mars begins the year as a brilliant object in the dim zodiacal constellation of Cancer the Crab. Brightest in 2025: Jan. 10 to 19.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, the densest, brightest area of the galaxy is not the easiest place to look for dim planets and strange stars.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of dim
Adjective
  • In a note last week, Barclays analysts cited two reasons for Linde’s lackluster share performance.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Read: The 10 Best TV Shows of 2024 Mystery series have a long history of posing intriguing questions only to offer lackluster answers.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of lackluster
Adjective
  • After centuries of weathering and exposure, the colors seen in historical homes today can appear muted and buttoned-up, even drab.
    Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Ask it to design a striking user interface and the results are drab, says Krish Manair, an engineer at data labeling company Labelbox, who tested the tool’s web app creation skills.
    Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of drab
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