Marked or soiled with smudges; having blurred or unclear marks on the surface.
Past participle of 'besmudge,' formed by adding the '-ed' suffix. This adjective form became common in descriptive writing to characterize dirty or stained conditions.
Photographers and architects use this word to describe images or blueprints that have been accidentally compromised—it's become almost a technical term for when something once clear becomes unclear through careless handling.
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