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View usage for: (rɒtən) 1. adjectiveIf food, wood, or another substance is rotten, it has decayed and can no longer be used. The smell outside this building is overwhelming–like rotten eggs. The front bay window is rotten. Synonyms: crumbling, decayed, disintegrating, perished More Synonyms of rotten 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe something as rotten, you think it is very unpleasant or of very poor quality. [informal] I personally think it's a rotten idea. I had a pretty rotten day yesterday. What rotten luck! Synonyms: bad, disappointing, unfortunate, unlucky More Synonyms of rotten 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe someone as rotten, you are insulting them or criticizing them because you think that they are very unpleasant or unkind. [informal, disapproval] You rotten swine! How dare you? That's a rotten thing to say! 4. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you feel rotten, you feel bad, either because you are ill or because you are sorry about something. [informal] I had glandular fever and spent that year feeling rotten. Suddenly, Sarah felt rotten about the whole thing. 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use rotten to emphasize your dislike for something or your anger or annoyance about it. [informal, emphasis] She was a rotten coward. Keep your rotten mouth shut. More Synonyms of rotten rotten in British English (ˈrɒtən) adjective1. affected with rot; decomposing, decaying, or putrid 2. breaking up, esp through age or hard use; disintegrating rotten ironwork 3. morally despicable or corrupt 4. untrustworthy, disloyal, or treacherous 5. informal unpleasant, unfortunate, or nasty rotten luck rotten weather 6. informal unsatisfactory or poor rotten workmanship 7. informal miserably unwell 8. informal distressed, uncomfortable, and embarrassed I felt rotten when I told him to go 9. (of rocks, soils, etc) soft and crumbling, esp as a result of weathering 10. slang, mainly Australian and New Zealand intoxicated; drunk adverb informal11. extremely; very much I fancy her rotten Derived forms rottenly (ˈrottenly) adverb rottenness (ˈrottenness) noun Word origin C13: from Old Norse rottin; related to Old English rotian to rot1rotten in American English (ˈrɑtən) adjective1. in a decayed or decomposed state; spoiled, putrefied, tainted, etc. 2. having a bad odor because of decomposition or decay; putrid; foul-smelling 3. morally corrupt or offensive; dishonest, open to bribery, etc. 4. unsound or weak, as if decayed within 5. soft or easily broken as because of decomposition; friable said of rocks, ice, etc. 6. Slang very bad, unsatisfactory, nasty, etc. Derived forms rottenly (ˈrottenly) adverb rottenness (ˈrottenness) noun Word origin ME roten < ON rotinn < IE * reud- < base * reu-, to tear, rip open (> rude): prob. used orig. of flax left to soak and rot Examples of 'rotten' in a sentencerotten British English: rotten / ˈrɒtn/ ADJECTIVE If food, wood, or another substance is rotten, it has decayed and can no longer be used. ...rotten fruit. - American English: rotten
- Arabic: عَفِن
- Brazilian Portuguese: podre
- Chinese: 腐烂的
- Croatian: truo
- Czech: shnilý
- Danish: rådden
- Dutch: rot
- European Spanish: podrido
- Finnish: mätä
- French: pourri
- German: verfault
- Greek: σάπιος
- Italian: marcio
- Japanese: 腐った
- Korean: 썩은
- Norwegian: råtten
- Polish: zgniły
- European Portuguese: podre
- Romanian: putred
- Russian: гнилой
- Latin American Spanish: podrido
- Swedish: rutten
- Thai: เน่าเปื่อย
- Turkish: çürümüş
- Ukrainian: зіпсований
- Vietnamese: bị thối rữa
All related terms of 'rotten'Chinese translation of 'rotten' adj - (= decayed)
- [food]
腐烂(爛)的 (fǔlàn de) - [wood]
朽烂(爛)的 (xiǔlàn de) - [teeth]
蛀烂(爛)的 (zhùlàn de)
- (inf, = awful)
糟透的 (zāotòu de) to feel rotten (= ill) (inf) 感觉(覺)不适(適) (gǎnjué bùshì)
Definition decomposing or decaying The smell is like rotten eggs. Synonyms decaying corrupt stinking tainted perished festering decomposed decomposing mouldering festy (Australian, slang) Opposites good , fresh , sweet , pure , wholesome Definition breaking up through age or hard use The bay window is rotten. Synonyms disintegrating perished corroded unsound Definition very bad (informal) What rotten luck! (informal) You rotten swine! Synonyms wicked scurrilous shitty (taboo, slang) Definition miserably unwell (informal) I felt rotten with the flu. Synonyms bad below par off colour ropey or ropy (British, informal) (informal) I thought it was a rotten idea. Synonyms sorry inadequate punk ill-considered ill-thought-out poxy (slang) chickenshit (US, slang) of a sort or of sorts ropey or ropy (British, informal) bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition morally corrupt There was something rotten in our legal system. Synonyms Opposites moral , decent , honourable , honest , trustworthy , scrupulous Definition distressed and embarrassed I feel rotten for having spilt the beans like that. Synonyms sorry chastened guilt-ridden conscience-stricken Additional synonymsDefinition overcome with shame or remorse He was ashamed at how shabbily he had dressed for the occasion. Synonyms embarrassed, sorry, guilty, upset, distressed, shy, humbled, humiliated, blushing, self-conscious, red-faced, chagrined, flustered, mortified, sheepish, bashful, prudish, crestfallen, discomfited, remorseful, abashed, shamefaced, conscience-stricken, discountenanced Definition dishonourable or immoral Love has the power to overcome the baser emotions. Synonyms dishonourable, evil, corrupt, infamous, disgraceful, vulgar, shameful, vile, immoral, scandalous, wicked, sordid, abject, despicable, depraved, ignominious, disreputable, contemptible, villainous, ignoble, discreditable, scungy (Australian, New Zealand) Definition dishonest a bent accountant Synonyms corrupt, crooked (informal), rotten, shady (informal), fraudulent, dishonest, unscrupulous, unethical, venal, unprincipled, bribable Additional synonymsDefinition feeling guilty because of having done something wrong Synonyms guilty, troubled, sorry, disturbed, ashamed, contrite, repentant, remorseful, penitent, compunctious Definition deserving to be despised or hated Her husband is a contemptible little man.It was an utterly contemptible thing to do. Synonyms despicable, mean, low, base, cheap (informal), worthless, shameful, shabby, vile, degenerate, low-down (informal), paltry, pitiful, abject, ignominious, measly (informal), scurvy (old-fashioned), detestable, odiousDefinition full of guilt or regret He was so contrite that he wrote me a letter of apology. Synonyms sorry, humble, chastened, sorrowful, repentant, remorseful, regretful, penitent, conscience-stricken, in sackcloth and ashes He admitted to feeling a bit crook. Synonyms ill, sick, poorly (informal), funny (informal), weak, ailing, queer, frail, feeble, unhealthy, seedy (informal), sickly, unwell, laid up (informal), queasy, infirm, out of sorts (informal), dicky (British, informal), nauseous, off-colour, under the weather (informal), at death's door, indisposed, peaky, on the sick list (informal), green about the gills Definition dishonest or illegal She might expose his crooked business deals to the authorities. Synonyms dishonest, criminal, illegal, corrupt, dubious, questionable, unlawful, shady (informal), fraudulent, unscrupulous, under-the-table, bent (slang), shifty, deceitful, underhand, unprincipled, dishonourable, nefarious, knavish (archaic) Definition of very bad quality This is a lot better than some of the crummy places I've stayed in. Synonyms second-rate, cheap, inferior, substandard, poor, pants (informal), miserable, rotten (informal), duff (British, informal), lousy (slang), shoddy, trashy, low-rent (informal), for the birds (informal), third-rate, contemptible, shitty (taboo, slang), two-bit (slang), crappy (slang), rubbishy, poxy (slang), dime-a-dozen (informal), piss-poor (slang), chickenshit (US, slang), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang), bush-league (Australian, New Zealand, informal), tinhorn (US, slang), of a sort or of sorts, strictly for the birds (informal) Even young children have teeth so decayed they need to be extracted. Synonyms rotten, bad, decaying, wasted, spoiled, perished, festering, decomposed, corroded, unsound, putrid, putrefied, putrescent, carrion, carious Definition full of deceit The ambassador called the report deceitful and misleading. Synonyms dishonest, false, deceiving, fraudulent, treacherous, deceptive, hypocritical, counterfeit, crafty, sneaky, illusory, two-faced, disingenuous, untrustworthy, underhand, insincere, double-dealing, duplicitous, fallacious, guileful, knavish (archaic) Definition very bad or unpleasant Many of them work under deplorable conditions. Synonyms terrible (informal), distressing, dreadful, sad, unfortunate, disastrous, miserable, dire, melancholy, heartbreaking, grievous, regrettable, lamentable, calamitous, wretched, pitiableDefinition unfair, dishonest, or unkind That was a dirty trick to play. Synonyms despicable, mean, low, base, cheap (informal), nasty, cowardly, beggarly, worthless, shameful, shabby, vile, sordid, low-down (informal), abject, squalid, ignominious, contemptible, wretched, scurvy (old-fashioned), detestable, scungy (Australian, New Zealand) Additional synonymsDefinition (of a person) bad-tempered or disobliging He's a shallow, disagreeable man. Synonyms ill-natured, difficult, nasty, cross, contrary, unpleasant, rude, irritable, unfriendly, bad-tempered, surly, churlish, brusque, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), peevish, ungracious, disobliging, unlikable or unlikeable Definition not honest or fair He had become rich by dishonest means. Synonyms deceitful, corrupt, crooked (informal), designing, lying, bent (slang), false, unfair, cheating, deceiving, shady (informal), fraudulent, treacherous, deceptive, unscrupulous, crafty, swindling, disreputable, untrustworthy, double-dealing, unprincipled, mendacious, perfidious (literary), untruthful, guileful, knavish (archaic) He insisted he had done nothing dishonourable. Synonyms shameful, base, corrupt, infamous, disgraceful, treacherous, scandalous, unscrupulous, shameless, despicable, ignominious, disreputable, contemptible, untrustworthy, unprincipled, ignoble, not cricket (informal), discreditable, blackguardly Definition not loyal He proved to be an untrustworthy and disloyal ally. Synonyms treacherous, false, unfaithful, subversive, two-faced, faithless, untrustworthy, perfidious (literary), apostate, traitorousDefinition broken or useless A couple of duff tracks prevent this being a masterpiece. Synonyms bad, poor, useless, pathetic, inferior, worthless, unsatisfactory, defective, deficient, imperfect, substandard, low-rent (informal), poxy (slang), pants (informal), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition treacherous or disloyal She decided to divorce her increasingly faithless and unreliable husband. Synonyms disloyal, unreliable, unfaithful, untrustworthy, doubting, false, untrue, treacherous, dishonest, fickle, perfidious (literary), untruthful, traitorous, unbelieving, inconstant, false-hearted, recreant (archaic) Definition having a stale and unpleasant smell the fetid stench of human waste Synonyms stinking, rank, offensive, foul, corrupt, reeking, noxious, rancid, foul-smelling, malodorous, noisome, mephitic, olid, festy (Australian, slang) `You filthy swine!' Penelope shouted. Synonyms despicable, mean, low, base, offensive, vicious, vile, contemptible, scurvy (old-fashioned) Definition full of dirt or offensive matter foul, polluted water Synonyms dirty, rank, offensive, nasty, disgusting, unpleasant, revolting, contaminated, rotten, polluted, stinking, filthy, tainted, grubby, repellent, squalid, repulsive, sullied, grimy, nauseating, loathsome, unclean, impure, grotty (slang), fetid, grungy (slang), putrid, malodorous, noisome, scuzzy (slang), skanky (slang), mephitic, olid, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition not in good health He was seriously ill with pneumonia. Synonyms unwell, sick, poorly (informal), diseased, funny (informal), weak, crook (Australian, New Zealand, slang), ailing, queer, frail, feeble, unhealthy, seedy (informal), sickly, laid up (informal), queasy, infirm, out of sorts (informal), dicky (British, informal), nauseous, off-colour, under the weather (informal), at death's door, indisposed, peaky, on the sick list (informal), valetudinarian, green about the gills, not up to snuff (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition sexually depraved or promiscuous It is immoral to persist with a system that impoverishes so many people. Synonyms wicked, bad, wrong, abandoned, evil, corrupt, vicious, obscene, indecent, vile, degenerate, dishonest, sinful, unethical, lewd, depraved, impure, debauched, unprincipled, nefarious, dissolute, iniquitous, reprobateDefinition inferior or bad The menu is limited and the food is lousy. Synonyms inferior, bad, poor, terrible, awful, no good, miserable, rotten (informal, old-fashioned), duff (British, informal), second-rate, shoddy, low-rent (informal), for the birds (informal, old-fashioned), shitty (taboo, slang), two-bit (slang), slovenly, poxy (slang), dime-a-dozen (informal), piss-poor (slang), chickenshit (US, slang), bush-league (Australian, New Zealand, informal), not much cop (British, slang), tinhorn (US, slang), of a sort or of sorts, strictly for the birds (informal, old-fashioned), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) undrinkable low-grade wine Synonyms inferior, bad, poor, duff (informal), not good enough, second-rate, substandard, low-rent (informal, US), two-bit (US, Canadian, slang), poxy (slang), dime-a-dozen (informal), piss-poor (slang), chickenshit (US, slang), bush-league (Australian, New Zealand, informal), not up to snuff (informal), tinhorn (US, slang), of a sort or of sorts, bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition ashamed Upstaging the bride was a particularly mean trick. Synonyms dishonourable, base, petty, degraded, disgraceful, shameful, shabby, vile, degenerate, callous, sordid, abject, despicable, narrow-minded, contemptible, wretched, scurvy (old-fashioned), ignoble, hard-hearted, scungy (Australian, New Zealand), low-mindedDefinition stale or musty, esp. from age or lack of use mouldy bread Synonyms stale, spoiled, rotting, decaying, bad, rotten, blighted, musty, fusty, mildewed Definition (of a person) spiteful or ill-natured He's only nasty to me when there's no-one around to see it. Synonyms spiteful, mean (informal), offensive, annoying, vicious, unpleasant, abusive, vile, malicious, bad-tempered, despicable, disagreeableDefinition treacherous or deceitful She says that politicians are a perfidious breed. Synonyms treacherous, dishonest, false, corrupt, unfaithful, two-faced, disloyal, deceitful, faithless, untrustworthy, double-dealing, traitorous, double-faced, treasonous, recreant (archaic) Definition disappointing or disagreeable The meal was very poor.He was a poor actor. Synonyms inferior, unsatisfactory, mediocre, second-rate, sorry, weak, pants (informal), rotten (informal), faulty, feeble, worthless, shabby, shoddy, low-grade, below par, substandard, low-rent (informal), for the birds (informal, old-fashioned), crappy (slang), valueless, no great shakes (informal, old-fashioned), rubbishy, poxy (slang), piss-poor (slang), chickenshit (US, slang), not much cop (British, slang), half-pie (New Zealand, informal), strictly for the birds (informal, old-fashioned), bodger or bodgie (Australian, slang) Definition rather ill I've just phoned Julie and she's still poorly. Synonyms ill, sick, ailing, unwell, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), seedy (informal), below par, out of sorts, off colour, under the weather (informal), indisposed, feeling rotten (informal) Definition becoming putrid the smell of putrescent flesh Synonyms rotting, decaying, stinking, decomposing, going bad, festy (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition (of organic matter) rotting river banks coated with layers of putrid sludge from untreated waste Synonyms rotten, contaminated, stinking, tainted, off, bad, rank, foul, spoiled, corrupt, rotting, decayed, reeking, decomposed, rancid, fetid, putrefied, olid, festy (Australian, slang) Definition complete or absolute the rank smell of unwashed clothes Synonyms foul, off, bad, offensive, disgusting, revolting, stinking, stale, pungent, noxious, disagreeable, musty, rancid, fetid, putrid, fusty, strong-smelling, gamey, noisome, mephitic, olid, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang) He gave a regretful smile. Synonyms sorry, disappointed, sad, ashamed, apologetic, mournful, rueful, contrite, sorrowful, repentant, remorseful, penitenta regrettable incident Synonyms unfortunate, wrong, disappointing, sad, distressing, unhappy, shameful, woeful, deplorable, ill-advised, lamentable, pitiableHe was genuinely remorseful. Synonyms regretful, sorry, guilty, sad, ashamed, apologetic, chastened, rueful, contrite, sorrowful, repentant, guilt-ridden, penitent, conscience-stricken, self-reproachful Definition ill The lad is still feeling a bit rough. Synonyms unwell, poorly (informal), ill, upset, sick, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), rotten (informal), below par, off colour, under the weather (informal), not a hundred per cent (informal), ropey or ropy (British, informal) Definition physically or mentally unwell She's very sick. Synonyms unwell, ill, poorly (informal), diseased, weak, crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), under par (informal), ailing, feeble, laid up (informal), under the weather (informal), indisposed, on the sick list (informal) Definition made acid or bad, such as when milk ferments tiny fridges full of sour milk Synonyms rancid, turned, gone off, fermented, unsavoury, curdled, unwholesome, gone bad, offDefinition below an established or required standard a policy of clearing substandard housing Synonyms inferior, inadequate, unacceptable, damaged, imperfect, second-rate, shoddyDefinition disloyal and untrustworthy The President spoke of the treacherous intentions of the enemy. Synonyms disloyal, deceitful, untrustworthy, duplicitous, false, untrue, unreliable, unfaithful, faithless, double-crossing (informal), double-dealing, perfidious (literary), traitorous, treasonable, recreant (archaic) Additional synonymsDefinition too bad to be accepted His rude behaviour was unacceptable. Synonyms intolerable, unsatisfactory, unreasonable, off (British, informal), bad, poor, terrible (informal), offensive, not on (informal), unpleasant, inappropriate, unwelcome, unsuitable, disgraceful, undesirable, improper, distasteful, out of order (informal), obnoxious, deplorable, displeasing, unseemly, objectionable, disagreeable, a bit much (informal), beyond the pale, inadmissible, insufferable, a bit off (British, informal), insupportable, impermissible, a bit thick (British, informal) Definition feeling slightly ill I'm feeling a bit under the weather today. Synonyms ill, unwell, poorly (informal), sick, rough (informal), crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal), ailing, not well, seedy (informal), below par, queasy, out of sorts, nauseous, off-colour (British), indisposed, peaky, ropy (British, informal), wabbit (Scottish, informal) Definition regrettable or unsuitable the unfortunate incident of the upside-down Canadian flag Synonyms regrettable, deplorable, lamentable, inappropriate, unsuitable, ill-advised, unbecomingDefinition caused by bad luck or misfortune Argentina's unlucky defeat by Ireland Synonyms unfortunate, unhappy, disastrousDefinition not pleasant or agreeable an unpleasant taste of cheap coffee Synonyms unappetizing, disgusting, revolting, bitter, offensive, foul, sour, rotten (informal), sickening, vile, unsavoury, unpalatable, nauseating, repugnant, off-putting, unappealing, rancid, uninviting, yucko (Australian, slang) Definition not good enough The inspectors said a third of lessons were unsatisfactory. Synonyms not good enough, inadequate, unacceptable, poor, disappointing, weak, pathetic, insufficient, unsuitable, mediocre, deficient, unworthy, displeasing, not up to scratch (informal), no great shakes (informal), not much cop (British, slang), not up to par Definition unreliable and not able to be trusted His opponents still say he's a fundamentally untrustworthy figure. Synonyms unreliable, treacherous, deceitful, false, tricky, slippery, untrue, dishonest, fickle, devious, unfaithful, capricious, two-faced, disloyal, faithless, fair-weather, fly-by-night (informal), undependable, not to be depended on, untrusty Definition willing to accept bribes in return for acting dishonestly venal and totally corrupt politicians Synonyms corrupt, bent (slang), crooked (informal), prostituted (old-fashioned, derogatory), grafting (informal), mercenary, sordid, rapacious, unprincipled, dishonourable, corruptible, purchasablea vicious criminal incapable of remorse Synonyms depraved, corrupt, wicked, infamous, degraded, worthless, degenerate, immoral, sinful, debased, profligate, unprincipledDefinition morally wicked a vile and despicable crime Synonyms wicked, base, evil, mean, bad, low, shocking, appalling, ugly, corrupt, miserable, vicious, humiliating, perverted, coarse, degrading, worthless, disgraceful, vulgar, degenerate, abject, sinful, despicable, depraved, debased, loathsome, contemptible, impure, wretched, nefarious, ignoble |