Spoiled (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention; "a spoiled child".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get the toy he wanted.
- Her parents had spoiled her so much that she had trouble coping with disappointment.
- After being constantly praised and rewarded, the spoiled athlete had lost sight of the value of hard work.
- The spoiled brat refused to clean up after herself, expecting others to do it for her.
- The spoiled heir had never had to make any difficult decisions in his life and as a result, was completely unprepared for reality.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition; "bad meat"; "a refrigerator full of spoilt food".
Classification
All adjective clusters.