birthmarked

Bearing skin pigmentation

Having a birthmark—a colored spot or blemish on the skin present from birth.

The term usually appears as a past participle describing someone marked in this way: a birthmarked face, birthmarked skin on her shoulder.

Occasionally used figuratively to suggest something innate or indelible.

physical

nevus

Pigmented dermal lesion

pigmentation · melanin · skin · complexion · discoloration · macule · patch · hyperpigmentation · freckles · congenital

destiny

fated

Determined by destiny

destined · predetermined · sign · portent · foretold · appointed · singled-out

stigma

shame

Painful awareness of failure

stereotyping · ostracism · branding · disgrace · rejection · alienation · scorn · disfigurement · cursed · omen

identity

unique

Only one exists

originality · defining · characteristic · personal · self-image · recognizable · identifying · memorable · one-of-a-kind · special

conspicuous

noticeable

Easily perceived or observed

striking · evident · apparent · obvious · distinguishing · characteristic · recognizable · identifiable · unmistakable · telltale

Opposites
skin marking presence

birthmarkedunmarked

Having no visible identification

unblemished · flawless · spotless · unmarred · blemish-free

origin of marks

birthmarkedtattooed

Marked with permanent designs

scarred · branded · pierced · inked · wounded

Phrases
Family

birthmark, birthmarks

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G