stained
/steɪnd/
adjective
- Marked or discolored by a substance that is difficult to remove.
- He wore a stained shirt after working in the garden all day.
- The old carpet had a large coffee stain that wouldn't come out.
- The white tablecloth was stained with red wine.
- Having a reputation that is damaged or spoiled.
- The politician's career was stained by accusations of corruption.
- The scandal left his reputation permanently stained.
- Her stained past made it hard for her to find a new job.