Top synonyms for “rotten”: crappy, decayed, icky, lousy, rotted, shitty, stinking, stinky, and 3 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness“dead and rotten in his grave”
- (adjective)very bad“a lousy play”
- (adjective)damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless“rotten floor boards”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "rotten"?
Common synonyms for "rotten" include crappy, decayed, icky, lousy, rotted, shitty. Our thesaurus lists 11 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "rotten" mean?
having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness Example: "dead and rotten in his grave"
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