Rotten

/ˈrɒt(ə)n/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

decayed or decomposed, usually to the point of being inedible.

The fruit was left out for too long and became completely rotten.

having an unpleasant smell or taste due to decay.

The rotten smell from the garbage bin filled the kitchen.

corrupt, immoral, or unethical.

The government was criticized for allowing rotten practices among its officials.

extremely bad or ineffective.

He gave a rotten performance that disappointed the audience.

in a poor condition; dilapidated.

The old house had been left to fall into a rotten state.

Old English 'rotian', from Proto-Germanic *wrōtīną.

rotten to the core

Completely corrupt or evil.

a rotten deal

An unfair or bad agreement.

rotten luck

Very unfortunate circumstances.

rot

To decompose or decay.

putrefy

To undergo decay or putrefaction.

decompose

To break down into simpler forms.

Something very disappointing or bad.

The concert was rotten; I wouldn’t recommend it.

Feeling unwell or sick.

I feel rotten today; I think I caught a cold.