adj

festering

Festering (adj) means becoming infected, or worsening steadily through neglect. Example: “A festering wound needs proper medical attention.”

adj

Becoming infected, or worsening steadily through neglect.

"A festering wound needs proper medical attention."

"Years of festering resentment finally boiled over."

How to use festering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a wound, problem, or grudge that keeps getting worse from being left unattended.

Common pairings

festering wound festering resentment festering conflict

Word forms

festerings plural

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Rhymes for festering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “festering” mean?

The word “festering” means becoming infected, or worsening steadily through neglect. In plain terms, describes a wound, problem, or grudge that keeps getting worse from being left unattended.

How do you use “festering” in a sentence?

Here is “festering” used in a sentence: “A festering wound needs proper medical attention.”

What part of speech is “festering”?

“Festering” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of festering?

"festering" (adj) means becoming infected, or worsening steadily through neglect.