Meaning & use

spoiled

adjective·Everyday

Ruined or made unfit for use, especially food that has gone bad; also, overly indulged and badly behaved.

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They threw out the spoiled milk after noticing its sour smell.

The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.

A note on using this word

Spoiled describes both food that has gone bad and a person who has been given too much without limits.

Words with a similar meaning

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