rotten
Translation
rotten, decayed, unpleasant, terrible
Examples
The apple was rotten inside.
The apple was rotten inside.
He had a rotten day at work.
He had a rotten day at work.
That was a rotten thing to say.
That was a rotten thing to say.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) rotten ((noun)) describing a noun as decayed or bad The apple was rotten inside.
((to feel/be)) rotten to feel unwell or unhappy I feel rotten today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decayed, spoiled, bad; Antonyms: fresh, good, kind
Etymology
From Old Norse 'rotinn', related to the verb 'to rot'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the smell of something 'rotten' to remember its strong negative meaning, both for food and situations.