Definition

Having marks or spots of blood on it, often indicating violence or injury.

Example

The detective examined the bloodstained shirt for clues.

Conversation

Did you see that movie with the bloodstained scenes?

Yeah, it was pretty intense and hard to watch at times.

I didn't expect it to be so graphic, honestly.

Same here! It definitely left an impact.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bloodstained → It is formed from "blood" (from Old English "blōd", meaning the red liquid that circulates in the bodies of humans and animals) and "stained" (from Old English "stǣnan", meaning to mark or color). The word "bloodstained" describes something that has been marked or colored with blood.

Memory Tip

Think of the red liquid that circulates in our bodies ('blood') being 'marked' or 'colored' ('stained') — that's why bloodstained means something that has blood on it.

Visually Confused Words