blotty
Marked with spots
Blotty describes something marked with blots—irregular spots or stains, typically of ink or liquid.
A blotty page shows where a pen leaked or pooled.
The word suggests messiness or imperfection: The cheap paper made my handwriting look blotty.
Skin can appear blotty when discolored in patches.
Having visible defects
- stainedMarred by discoloration
- spottedSeen or patterned
- splotchedIrregularly marked or stained
- marredDamaged or disfigured
flawed · smudged · discolored · mottled · speckled · uneven · patchy · irregular
Accidentally released liquid
- stainedMarred by discoloration
- splotchyIrregularly marked or stained
- soiledMade unclean
- smearedSpread carelessly across
splattered · sloppy · smudged · drippy · careless · haphazard · untidy · spill
Skin tone, appearance
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
pigmentation · uneven · patchy · acne · eczema · hives · allergic · flushed
Unclear dirty mark
- inkwellContainer for dipping pens
- nibPen's writing tip
- ballpointPen with rotating sphere
- bleed-throughVisible through the page
feathering · saturated · pooling · spreading · seepage · absorbent · paper · cartridge
blemished
Having visible defects
marred · flawed · smudged · discolored · mottled · speckled · uneven · patchy · irregular · streaky
spilled
Accidentally released liquid
smeared · splattered · sloppy · smudged · drippy · careless · haphazard · untidy · spill · accident
complexion
Skin tone, appearance
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
discoloration · pigmentation · uneven · patchy · acne · eczema · hives · allergic · flushed · inflamed
smudge
Unclear dirty mark
bleed-through · feathering · saturated · pooling · spreading · seepage · absorbent · paper · cartridge · runny
watercolor
Translucent paint medium
abstract · expressionism · texture · brushwork · wet-on-wet · bleeding · diffusion · pigment · canvas · technique
- blot outConceal entirely from sight
- blotted outRemoved from visibility
- blotting outConcealing by covering entirely
- ink blotAccidental liquid mark
- police blotterRecord of station incidents
- blotting paperAbsorbent sheet for ink
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