Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cankered
Adjective
/ˈkæŋ.kərd/
Definition
Cankered refers to something that is affected by a canker, or more broadly, it can imply a moral corruption or decay.
Examples
- The once vibrant garden became cankered with neglect.
- His cankered opinions on the issue caused division among friends.
- A cankered spirit can lead to a troubled life.
Meaning
The term cankered often describes something that has decayed or been corrupted, particularly in a moral sense. It can also relate to physical decay, such as in plants or flesh.
Synonyms
- Corrupted
- Decayed
- Rotten
- Tainted
