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rottenness
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rottenness has 2 senses
  1. putrescence, putridness, rottenness, corruption - in a state of progressive putrefaction
    --1 is a kind of putrefaction, rot
  2. putrescence, rottenness - the quality of rotting and becoming putrid
    --2 is a kind of unwholesomeness, morbidness, morbidity

Definitions from the Web

Rottenness

Noun: The state or quality of being rotten or decayed.

Example sentences:

  • The rottenness of the fruit was evident from its disgusting smell.
  • As the building deteriorated over the years, the rottenness of the wood became visible.
Noun: Moral corruption; wickedness.

Example sentences:

  • The blatant bribery and fraud exposed the rottenness of the government.
  • Her lies and deception showed the true rottenness of her character.
Noun: An unpleasant or offensive odor; stink.

Example sentences:

  • The stagnant water emitted a putrid rottenness.
  • The garbage left out in the heat was emanating a strong rottenness.
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