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rotten
01
extremely undesirable
Examples
The rotten weather ruined our plans for a picnic.
His rotten behavior towards his classmates earned him a bad reputation.
02
having decayed or broken down, often leading to a foul odor
Examples
The once-fresh fruit had become rotten, turning mushy and releasing a sour smell.
The old, rotten timbers of the bridge had weakened over time, making it unsafe to cross.
03
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
04
feeling ill or unwell
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