putrid
1 of 1adjective/ˈpjutrɪd/
1
breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material
C2- She disposed of the putrid leftovers from the refrigerator.
- As the food was left out too long, it became putrid and had to be thrown away.
- The putrid remains of the fruit attracted swarms of flies in the heat.
- They had to dispose of the putrid food scraps quickly before the smell spread through the house.
- After days in the sun, the putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore.
2
deeply immoral or corrupt, showing extreme wickedness
- The putrid deeds of the politician were shocking and betrayed the public's trust.
- His putrid actions, full of deceit and cruelty, were widely condemned.
- The novel’s villain was a putrid character who thrived on causing harm.
- The putrid behavior of the criminals revealed their complete lack of morals.
- The putrid ideology behind the oppressive regime fostered widespread suffering and injustice.