RANCID Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

rancid

adjective

ˈran(t)-səd

Definition of rancid

as in disgusting

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment an unscrupulous food vendor who's as rancid as the meat that he serves

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Recent Examples of rancid With such a shaky sense of purpose, is John Sugar prepared to wade through to the other side of these rancid waters? — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Several detainees have reportedly been on a hunger strike to protest the inhumane conditions in these deplorable warehouse camps, with overcrowding, physical and psychological abuse, rancid food, scant medical care and many deaths. — Nancy Rudner, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026 The detective has no illusions about the rot, misogyny and rancid behavior simmering within the police force. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026 Instead of being able to do that, he was put in a cell with no view of anything — forget the mountains — with rancid air and horrific people around him. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rancid

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rancid

Adjective

These guys are disgusting over the radio in the heat of battle.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
The wealth disparity and how competitive sports enables opportunity hoarding is just disgusting.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of disgusting

Adjective

But the core four aren’t the only transplants from Woodsboro, as Ghostface soon rears its ugly head, directly targeting them and whomever else is caught up in their orbit.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Especially if ugly seasons like last year pile up and the problem continues to snowball.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ugly

Adjective

Much has been written about the power of artificial intelligence to improve life in myriad ways, but also about its truly horrible effects—now and going forward—if it isn’t managed properly.

— Nadine Hack, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
But the horrible scenes that unfolded before him were incomparable.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of horrible

Adjective

These flashbacks betray where writer-director-cinematographer-editor Tsukamoto’s filmmaking interests really lie, which is in the gruesome recreation of hideous acts of barbarism and cruelty.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
At this point in the operation, even formerly adorable homes begin to look hideous.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hideous

Adjective

Last year, after signing a $132 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers following a trade, he was docked another $26,000 for fighting and making an obscene gesture.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
There was a dog’s leg that had been sewn on near a man’s crotch in a way that seemed like an obscene visual pun.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscene

Adjective

Whether the actor is improvising or sticking closely to the script by Miles Hubley and Tommy White, Wilson’s talent and experience maintain the charm of a character who practically talks nonstop but in other hands could simply be obnoxious.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Something specific that’s not too obnoxious and out of the box.

— The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of obnoxious

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