adj Uncommon

corrupted

kuh-RUHP-tihd

Corrupted (adj) means Made dishonest, damaged, or unusable. Example: “The download failed because the file was corrupted.”

adj

Made dishonest, damaged, or unusable.

"The download failed because the file was corrupted."

"He was corrupted by years of unchecked power."

How to use corrupted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlready turned dishonest or damaged, whether talking about a person's morals or a computer file.

Common pairings

corrupted file corrupted data

Word forms

more corrupted comparative, most corrupted superlative

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Rhymes for corrupted

disrupted uninterrupted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “corrupted” mean?

The word “corrupted” means made dishonest, damaged, or unusable. In plain terms, already turned dishonest or damaged, whether talking about a person's morals or a computer file.

How do you pronounce “corrupted”?

“Corrupted” is pronounced kuh-RUHP-tihd (/kəˈɹʌptɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “corrupted” in a sentence?

Here is “corrupted” used in a sentence: “The download failed because the file was corrupted.”

What part of speech is “corrupted”?

“Corrupted” is an adjective.

Is “corrupted” a common word?

“Corrupted” is an uncommon word in modern English.