blotching

Forming irregular patches

Blotching is the formation or appearance of blotches—irregular patches of color or discoloration.

Skin may be blotching from an allergic reaction, or paint blotching on a poorly prepared surface.

The noun blotching refers to this patchy, uneven appearance: The blotching on her face suggested hives.

staining

ink

Writing fluid

  • dyePigment for changing hues
  • spillAccidental liquid release
  • smudgeUnclear dirty mark

splotch · smear · seepage · bleed-through · watermarks · stain · discoloration · tarnish · soaking · spreading

pattern

mottled

Having irregular color patches

splotched · marbled · flecked · variegated · piebald · pinto · brindle · calico · tortoiseshell · dalmatian

skin

acne

Inflamed skin condition

rosacea · eczema · psoriasis · breakouts · hives · birthmarks · age spots · liver spots · melasma · vitiligo

medical

measles

Contagious viral rash illness

  • chickenpoxContagious blistering viral infection
  • poxViral blistering illness
  • hivesRaised itchy skin reaction

rash · scarlet fever · rubella · petechiae · purpura · bruising · contusion · allergic reaction · dermatological · eruption

printing

misprint

Typographical error

toner · bleeding · feathering · offset · ghosting · banding

Categories
Opposites
surface uniformity

blotchingevenness

Uniform, balanced quality

uniformity · consistency · homogeneity · smoothness · regularity

clarity/purity

blotchingclearing

Treeless space in forest

clarifying · purifying · cleansing · flawlessness · immaculateness

surface condition/quality

blotchingclarity

State of being understandable

clearness · flawlessness · unblemished · pristine · immaculate

Family

blotchiness, blotchier

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