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Corruptest: meaning, definitions and examples

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corruptest

 

[ kə'rʌptɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

moral decay

Corruptest is the superlative form of corrupt, which describes something or someone that is most dishonest, unethical, or morally decayed. This term can refer to actions, institutions, or individuals that exhibit the highest degree of corruption. It may describe a situation where the integrity is at its lowest point, often resulting in significant negative consequences. It implies a comparison, indicating that among a group, one entity has fallen the farthest from acceptable moral standards.

Synonyms

most depraved, most dishonest, most unethical

Examples of usage

  • The corruptest government in history.
  • He was considered the corruptest player in the league.
  • Corruptest practices revealed in the investigation.
  • The city was known for its corruptest officials.

Translations

Translations of the word "corruptest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais corrupto

🇮🇳 सबसे भ्रष्ट

🇩🇪 am korruptesten

🇮🇩 paling korup

🇺🇦 найбільш корумпований

🇵🇱 najbardziej skorumpowany

🇯🇵 最も腐敗した

🇫🇷 le plus corrompu

🇪🇸 el más corrupto

🇹🇷 en çok yolsuz

🇰🇷 가장 부패한

🇸🇦 الأكثر فسادًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce zkorumpovaný

🇸🇰 najviac skorumpovaný

🇨🇳 最腐败的

🇸🇮 najbolj pokvarjen

🇮🇸 mest spillt

🇰🇿 ең коррумпирленген

🇬🇪 ყველაზე კორუმპირებული

🇦🇿 ən korrupsiyalaşmış

🇲🇽 el más corrupto

Etymology

The word 'corrupt' originates from the Latin 'corruptus', which means 'broken' or 'destroyed'. The prefix 'cor-' indicates 'together' and 'rumpere' means 'to break'. The use of 'corrupt' has evolved over time, especially as societies have grown increasingly aware of moral and ethical standards. The superlative form 'corruptest' combines the base adjective with the superlative suffix '-est', signaling the most extreme case of corruption. The notion of corruption has become synonymous with political and financial deceit, particularly in the modern age, as systems of governance are scrutinized for integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,095, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.