foul
Comparative
fouler
Superlative
foulest
1
having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell
- The spoiled meat emitted a foul odor that permeated the entire kitchen.
- The stagnant water in the pond had a foul taste, discouraging any attempts at drinking from it.
- The dumpster behind the restaurant emitted a foul smell, deterring passersby from approaching.
- The expired milk left a foul taste in her mouth, prompting an immediate reaction of disgust.
- The public restroom had a foul atmosphere, with a combination of unpleasant smells.
2
extremely unpleasant or disgusting, causing strong feelings of dislike
- The foul behavior of the unruly crowd led to their removal from the premises.
- The foul sight of the decaying animal carcass repulsed passersby.
- The foul atmosphere in the neglected room made it unbearable to stay there.
- The foul mood of the boss made everyone in the office tense and uncomfortable.
3
unfair or morally unacceptable, often involving unethical methods
- The team resorted to foul strategies to win the championship.
- She didn't deserve such foul treatment from her coworkers.
- The company used foul tactics to edge out its competitors.
- His foul approach to business left many rivals angry.
4
outside the boundaries of fair play, especially in baseball
- Hitting a foul ball can stop a play in baseball.
- Foul pitches are often used to tire out the opposing batter.
- A foul hit went straight into the stands.
- His foul throw caused the play to restart.
- A foul ball is not counted as a hit in baseball.
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5
containing harmful or polluted substances
- The foul air in the industrial zone made it difficult to breathe.
- The foul smell from the garbage filled the entire street.
- The foul water in the lake was unsafe for swimming.
- After the spill, the river became foul and uninviting.
- He avoided the foul swamp for safety reasons.
6
offensive or inappropriate, especially in language or behavior
- His foul language shocked everyone in the room.
- The movie contained foul jokes that many found offensive.
- Foul remarks during the debate were quickly condemned by the audience.
- She was reprimanded for using foul language at work.
- The comedian's humor often relied on foul words for effect.
7
referring to a draft or manuscript with corrections or revisions
- The editor reviewed the foul manuscript before printing.
- She handed in the foul proofs for final edits.
- The foul copy contained several marked-up changes.
- He worked through the foul draft to finalize it.
- The author checked the foul manuscript for accuracy.
8
(of a ship's bottom) covered or obstructed by seaweed, barnacles, or other growths
- The ship was delayed due to its foul hull, which needed cleaning.
- A fouled bottom can reduce a ship's speed and efficiency.
- The crew worked hard to remove the barnacles from the ship's foul bottom.
- Regular maintenance is required to prevent ships from becoming fouled by marine growth.
- The fouled hull caused the vessel to drift off course.