Wrinkle
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Visual Description
Use 'wrinkle' to describe visible lines that suggest age or use. Her grandmother's hands were etched with wrinkles.
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Metaphorical Use
Metaphorically, 'wrinkle' can imply a complication or problem in plans. A sudden storm added a wrinkle to their picnic plans.
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Negative Connotation
'Wrinkle' often has a negative connotation when describing appearance. He was self-conscious about the wrinkles in his suit.