Rotten

Rotten describes something that is decaying, decomposed, and often inedible due to the action of bacteria or fungi. It can also describe a morally corrupt or dishonest person or act. Furthermore, rotten can describe something unpleasant, undesirable, or in a poor state. It implies a state of decline, deterioration, or worthlessness, whether in a physical or figurative sense. Finally it can mean that a circumstance is wrong, bad or unfair.

Rotten meaning with examples

The apple sat on the counter too long and had gone rotten; brown spots covered its surface and it smelled unpleasant. The cat wouldn't even go near it.
The politician's acceptance of bribes revealed a rotten core, undermining public trust and making him a complete disgrace within his party and the country.
The constant rain made the outdoor event a rotten experience; everyone was drenched, cold, and thoroughly miserable, and the rain continued all day.
The old timbers of the ship were found to be rotten, requiring extensive repairs to ensure it stayed seaworthy and wouldn't sink in the stormy seas.
It’s a rotten shame that we have had to cancel the concert; because of the hurricane warning the band cannot make it in from oversea.

Rotten Synonyms

awful bad corrupt decayed decomposed dishonest immoral putrid spoiled unfair unfavorable unpleasant

Rotten Antonyms

fair favorable fresh good honest moral pleasant sound wholesome

Rotten Crossword Answers

3 Letters

BAD OFF

4 Letters

EVIL RANK ICKY

5 Letters

MOLDY LOUSY FETID AWFUL

6 Letters

SORDID PUTRID SMELLY NOGOOD ADDLED ROTTED CRAPPY SHITTY STINKY RANCID

7 Letters

SPOILED GONEBAD NOISOME DECAYED CORRUPT

8 Letters

STINKING

9 Letters

PUTREFIED WORTHLESS

10 Letters

ABOMINABLE DECOMPOSED