rotten; corrupt; decadent
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to rot; to decay; to decompose
neutralRefers to the physical process of organic matter breaking down.
In hot weather, food rots easily.
This timber has already rotted and cannot be used anymore.
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This special coating can prevent metal from corroding.
adjective
decadent; morally corrupt; depraved
derogatoryDescribes people with degenerate morals or outdated, harmful ideologies. Often has a strong negative judgment.
He is addicted to pleasure and lives a decadent life.
That official was accused of being a corrupt element.
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This decadent ideology should have been discarded long ago.
adjective
corrupt; rotten (of a system, organization, etc.)
derogatoryUsed to describe systemic corruption, inefficiency, and injustice within governments, institutions, or procedures.
The country has long-standing problems with political corruption.
Corruption in the judicial system has shaken public trust.
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This project was canceled due to serious corruption.