C1 adjective Formal

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
mismar
Verb
mismar
Adverbio
mismarerly
Adjetivo
mismarer
Relacionado
mismarring
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: mismarer

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
mismar
Verb
mismar
Adverbio
mismarerly
Adjetivo
mismarer
Relacionado
mismarring

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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.

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: mismarer

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