C1 adjective Formell

mismarer

/mɪsˈmɑːrər/

Describing a surface, object, or reputation that has been spoiled or damaged in an incorrect, inconsistent, or botched manner. It suggests that the flaws or marks present are the result of a mistake in the process of marking or finishing, rather than standard wear.

Beispiele

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1

The table had a mismarer finish that made it look cheap rather than antique.

The table had an incorrectly damaged finish that made it look cheap instead of antique.

2

The conservator noted the mismarer qualities of the previous restoration attempt, which obscured the original detail.

The expert noted the flawed damaged qualities of the previous repair attempt, which hid the original detail.

3

I tried to distress the denim with bleach, but it just looks mismarer and weird.

I tried to make the denim look old, but it just looks badly ruined and strange.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mismar
Verb
mismar
Adverb
mismarerly
Adjektiv
mismarer
Verwandt
mismarring
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'mis-' (wrong) + 'mar' (to spoil). A 'mismarer' object is something that has been ruined in the wrong way.

Schnelles Quiz

The antique cabinet was rejected by the museum due to its _______ surface, which experts believed was caused by a botched cleaning attempt.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mismarer

Beispiele

1

The table had a mismarer finish that made it look cheap rather than antique.

everyday

The table had an incorrectly damaged finish that made it look cheap instead of antique.

2

The conservator noted the mismarer qualities of the previous restoration attempt, which obscured the original detail.

formal

The expert noted the flawed damaged qualities of the previous repair attempt, which hid the original detail.

3

I tried to distress the denim with bleach, but it just looks mismarer and weird.

informal

I tried to make the denim look old, but it just looks badly ruined and strange.

4

Critics argue that the mismarer aesthetic of the monument was a deliberate commentary on industrial failure.

academic

Critics argue that the flawed, damaged look of the monument was an intentional comment on industrial failure.

5

The quality control team rejected the shipment of leather because the surfaces were mismarer and inconsistent.

business

The quality team rejected the leather because the surfaces were incorrectly marked and inconsistent.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mismar
Verb
mismar
Adverb
mismarerly
Adjektiv
mismarer
Verwandt
mismarring

Häufige Kollokationen

mismarer finish an incorrectly spoiled finish
rendered mismarer made to look incorrectly damaged
mismarer appearance a flawed or incorrectly marred look
inherently mismarer naturally flawed in its marking
visually mismarer looking incorrectly damaged

Häufige Phrasen

a mismarer touch

an incorrectly executed modification

mismarer by design

intentionally flawed in appearance

left in a mismarer state

remaining in a poorly damaged condition

Wird oft verwechselt mit

mismarer vs mismarked

Mismarked refers specifically to incorrect labeling or identifying marks, whereas mismarer refers to incorrect physical damage or spoiling.

mismarer vs mismated

Mismated refers to things that are poorly paired or matched, not to physical surface damage.

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Nutzungshinweise

This term is rare and often used in technical, artistic, or high-level academic critiques to describe damage that feels 'incorrect' or poorly executed. It is almost always used as an adjective before a noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistake this for the comparative form of 'mismarred' (meaning 'more marred'), but in this context, it functions as a standalone adjective for a specific type of flaw.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'mis-' (wrong) + 'mar' (to spoil). A 'mismarer' object is something that has been ruined in the wrong way.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the prefix 'mis-' (Old English for 'wrongly') combined with the verb 'mar' (to damage), utilizing a rare adjectival suffix common in niche technical jargon.

Grammatikmuster

Attributive adjective (usually used before a noun) Non-gradable (usually does not take 'very') No plural form
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Kultureller Kontext

Often appears in specialized texts regarding material science or art restoration to describe failed attempts at aging or distressing materials.

Schnelles Quiz

The antique cabinet was rejected by the museum due to its _______ surface, which experts believed was caused by a botched cleaning attempt.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mismarer

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