
Pimply
Adolescent Skin
Usually describes teenage skin, which is prone to acne and pimples.
Many adolescents feel self-conscious about their pimply complexion.
Negative Emotion
May have a negative connotation, implying undesirability or poor hygiene.
She was worried her pimply skin might make a bad first impression.
Informal Context
Considered informal, used more often in personal conversation than formal writing.
In the novel, the author described the character as a pimply young boy.
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