corruptest
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kəˈrʌptɪst/
KK: /kəˈrʌptɪst/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that is the most dishonest or morally wrong, often involving bribery or unethical behavior.
Example
In the investigation, they uncovered the corruptest officials who had taken bribes.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more corrupt
Superlative: most corrupt
Conversation
Did you hear about the new report on government officials?
Yeah, it said that some of them are the corruptest people in the country.
That's really disappointing to hear.
I know, right? It's frustrating when those in power can't be trusted.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
depraved
dishonest
immoral
Antonyms
upright
honest
virtuous
verb
Definition
To make someone or something dishonest or morally bad; to damage or spoil.
Example
If you corruptest the data, the results will be unreliable.
Tense Forms
Past: corrupted
Past Participle: corrupted
Conversation
I can't believe how much the news has changed lately.
Yeah, it feels like they corruptest the information on purpose.
It's frustrating when you can't trust what you hear.
Root Explanation
Corruptest → It is formed from "corrupt" (from Latin "corruptus", meaning broken or damaged) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "corruptest" means the most broken or damaged in terms of moral integrity or quality.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is the "most broken" or "most damaged" — that's what "corruptest" means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.