adj
riddled
RIH-duhld
adj
1
Full of holes throughout.
"The old tin roof was riddled with rust holes."
2
Thoroughly filled or affected throughout by something undesirable.
"The report was riddled with spelling mistakes."
"The old mine shafts were riddled with tunnels."
How to Use Riddled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of holes, or thoroughly affected throughout by problems, mistakes, or something else unwanted.
Common pairings
riddled with errors
riddled with bullets
riddled with doubt
Word Forms
more riddled comparative, most riddled superlative
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Etymology
The adjective form of the verb riddle, "to pierce with holes."