Riddled

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪdəld/

Riddled (adjective)

  1. Having many holes or gaps, like something has been shot or damaged.
  2. Having many problems or difficulties that affect something negatively.
  3. Affected by a disease or condition throughout the body or area.

Examples

  • The old sweater was riddled with holes.
  • The cheese was riddled with tiny holes.

Common collocations: riddled with holes, riddled with problems, riddled with errors, riddled with disease, riddled with pests

Synonyms of Riddled

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Riddled

  • describing something not damaged or perforated