Blotchy
(adjective)
Having irregularly shaped spots or discolorations; mottled.
Origin:
From middle english blotchien, from blotch + -y. the word blotch is of uncertain origin.
Examples:
- The walls were blotchy with mildew.
- Her skin looked blotchy from the sunburn.
- The painting had a blotchy effect due to the artist's technique.
- The apples were blotchy, indicating they were overripe.
- The photograph came out blotchy because of the lighting.