compromised

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/
US: /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/

  1. Having its quality or value reduced or damaged.

    1. The food was compromised after being left out. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security of the system was compromised due to a software flaw. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having been forced to accept less than desired in a negotiation or agreement.

    1. He compromised his beliefs to get the deal done. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company compromised on its environmental standards to save money. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having one's reputation or integrity damaged or questioned.

    1. Her reputation was compromised by the scandal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's integrity was compromised after accepting gifts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vulnerable impaired
compromised verb

  1. Past tense of compromise: endangered or placed at risk.

    1. I compromised my diet with that cake. [ ] [ ]
    2. He compromised his values when he lied to protect his friend. [ ] [ ]

  2. Past tense of compromise: settled a dispute by mutual concession.

    1. They compromised on the price of the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The parties compromised and reached a settlement agreement. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compromised" in English means: Having its quality or value reduced or damaged., Having been forced to accept less than desired in a negotiation or agreement., Having one's reputation or integrity damaged or questioned..

The phonetic transcription of "compromised" is /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/ in British English and /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compromised": vulnerable, impaired.

Example usage of "compromised": "The food was compromised after being left out.". More examples on the page.