Tarnished
Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːrnɪʃt/
Tarnished (adjective)
- having a dull or dirty surface because of exposure to air or moisture.
- having a damaged or less respected reputation.
Examples
- The silverware looked tarnished after years of neglect.
- The old coins were tarnished but still valuable.
Common collocations: tarnished silver, tarnished metal, tarnished appearance, tarnished reputation, tarnished image