rottenest
Maximally spoiled state
Rottenest is the superlative form of rotten—the most decayed, corrupt, or unpleasant.
That was the rottenest apple in the barrel.
He's the rottenest scoundrel I've ever met.
While grammatically correct, most speakers prefer "most rotten" in formal contexts.
Decomposed and foul-smelling
- rancidDecomposed fat's quality
- sourSharp, biting taste
- moldyCovered in fungal growth
- taintedContaminated, made impure
fermented · curdled · stale · expired · overripe · inedible · contaminated · unpalatable
Powerfully offensive odor
- malodorousHaving a bad smell
- fetidHaving foul odor
- reekingEmitting strong foul smell
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
disgusting · vile · noxious · repulsive · revolting · offensive · loathsome · sickening
Broken into simpler parts
- putrefiedDecayed with foul odor
- molderedDecomposed over time
- festeredBecame infected and worsened
- disintegratedBroke into parts
crumbled · deteriorated · perished · gangrenous · necrotic · carrion · carcass · compost
putrid
Decomposed and foul-smelling
tainted · fermented · curdled · stale · expired · overripe · inedible · contaminated · unpalatable · off
stench
Powerfully offensive odor
- malodorousHaving a bad smell
- fetidHaving foul odor
- reekingEmitting strong foul smell
nauseating · disgusting · vile · noxious · repulsive · revolting · offensive · loathsome · sickening · repugnant
decomposed
Broken into simpler parts
disintegrated · crumbled · deteriorated · perished · gangrenous · necrotic · carrion · carcass · compost · decay
lousy
Of very poor quality
wretched · miserable · crummy · deplorable · pathetic · dreadful · horrible · atrocious · dismal · worthless
bribery
Corrupt payment for influence
crooked · dishonest · unethical · sleaze · malfeasance · cronyism · embezzlement · fraud · kickback · extortion