rottenness

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est en train de se décomposer, de pourrir ou de se gâter, ainsi que le résultat de ce processus.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being in a condition of progressive decay, decomposition, or putrefaction.

indénombrable

1. State of decayB2formal

   The condition of being decomposed or spoiled, especially organic matter.

   Pourriture (état de décomposition)

   • The rottenness of the fruit made it inedible.
   • The smell of rottenness filled the abandoned house.
   • The wood showed signs of rottenness after years of moisture.

   Synonymescorruptiondecaydecompositionputrefactionputrescencespoilage

   Antonymesfreshnesssoundness

2. Moral corruptionC1formal

   The quality of being morally corrupt, dishonest, or depraved.

   corruption morale

   • The rottenness of the political system was exposed by the scandal.
   • He was disgusted by the rottenness in the company's leadership.
   • The novel explores the rottenness hidden beneath the surface of society.

   Synonymesbasenesscorruptiondegeneracydepravitydishonestyimmoralityiniquitysinfulnessturpitudevicevilenesswickedness

   Antonymeshonestyintegritymoralityrighteousnessvirtue