Smudged

The term 'smudged' refers to the state of being smeared, blurred, or stained, typically on a surface such as paper, canvas, or skin.

It is commonly associated with the unintentional alteration of a clear image or text, created by the accidental contact of a dirty finger or an overlapping medium.

Smudged meaning with examples

• After finishing the drawing, Sarah accidentally pressed her palm against the wet ink, leaving a large smudged mark across the page, ruining the detailed work she had labored over for hours.
• The artist’s masterpiece was breathtaking but marred by a smudged corner where her hand inadvertently brushed against the canvas while she was adding finishing touches to a vibrant sunset.
• While trying to capture the perfect selfie, Mark realized that he had smudged the lens of his camera on his shirt, resulting in a series of blurry and unappealing photos.
• The children's faces were smudged with paint after their art class, where they had joyfully experimented with colors only to end up in a delightful mess of creativity and laughter.
• In a rush, Jenna grabbed the letter she had written to her friend, inadvertently smudging the final sentences, making them barely legible and causing her to laugh at the forgettable mishap.