Use 'mottled' to describe something when you want to create a vivid, visual image in the reader's mind.

Visual Imagery

'Mottled' suggests an irregular or uneven pattern, not a consistent, uniform one.

Not Uniform

It's commonly used to describe natural patterns, like on animals, plants, or landscapes.

Natural Description

In medical contexts, 'mottled' often refers to skin, indicating problematic or abnormal conditions.

Medical Context

When used medically, 'mottled' can imply a serious concern and may require immediate attention.

Indicate Concern

'Mottled' can be considered jargon in medical circles, sometimes misunderstood by the general public.

Technical Jargon

 bit more gray and Charlie the universe I'm just trying to think what although I don't think this is from a spotted eagle owl they're quite mottled I don't think this would be from ovaries eagle I'll either I'm wondering if it's maybe not from a night jar that's actually very pretty

Safari Live - Day 162 PIPE...

 Third, they have so much style. Mottled and striped, teal, magenta, yellow, orange, polka-dotted, parrotfish are a big part of what makes coral reefs so colorful. Plus, in true diva style, they have multiple wardrobe changes throughout their life.

A coral reef love story...

 so the cuttlefish opts for trickery instead. Positioning himself between the female and his rival, on one side, he displays a mottled skin pattern resembling that of a female to appease the competitor.