Spoiledness: meaning, definitions and examples

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spoiledness

 

[ หˆspษ”ษชldnษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being spoiled

Spoiledness is the state or quality of being spoiled, typically used to describe someone who is accustomed to getting everything they want and behaving in a selfish or entitled manner. It can also refer to something that has been ruined or damaged.

Synonyms

entitlement, indulgence, selfishness.

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Word Description / Examples
spoiledness

Used when describing someone who has been excessively pampered, often leading to a lack of discipline or gratitude. It implies that the person has been given too much without earning it.

  • Her spoiledness was evident when she threw a tantrum because her father wouldn't buy her the latest smartphone
entitlement

Best used for describing a person who believes they deserve special treatment or privileges without having to work for them. It often carries a sense of arrogance.

  • His sense of entitlement was obvious when he demanded a promotion after only working at the company for three months
selfishness

Used when describing someone who prioritizes their own needs and desires above others', often disregarding the well-being of others. It has a clearly negative connotation.

  • His selfishness was apparent when he took the last piece of cake, not considering that someone else might have wanted it
indulgence

Applies to situations where someone gives into their desires or whims, often in a way that seems excessive or unnecessary. It can be used in a less negative way than 'spoiledness' or 'selfishness'.

  • Her frequent indulgence in luxury vacations became a topic of gossip among her friends

Examples of usage

  • She exhibited a sense of spoiledness, expecting everyone to cater to her every whim.
  • The spoiledness of the milk made it unfit for consumption.

Translations

Translations of the word "spoiledness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estragado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคพเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdorbenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerusakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ะฟัะพะฒะฐะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zepsucie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ๆ•— (ใตใฏใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtรฉriorรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deterioro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozulmuลŸluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุณุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkaลพenost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜่ดจ (biร nzhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokvarjenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skemmd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ korlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deterioro

Etymology

The word 'spoiledness' is derived from the verb 'spoil', which originated from the Old French word 'espoillier' meaning 'to plunder'. Over time, the meaning of 'spoiled' evolved to include the idea of becoming ruined or damaged, leading to the creation of 'spoiledness' to describe the quality of being spoiled.

See also: spoil, spoilage, spoiled, spoiling, spoils, spoilsport, unspoiled.