Be riddled with something
verb phrase
To be full of or covered with a noticeable amount of something typically unfortunate or negative like mistakes or problems.
The project was riddled with issues that took weeks to resolve.
Often appears as...
- riddled with mistakes
- riddled with problems
verb phrase
To be spread throughout or permeate with something.
His body was riddled with disease.
Often appears as...
- riddled with disease
- riddled with fear
verb phrase
To be damaged or spoiled by something, especially in large number.
The building was riddled with bullet holes after the gunfight.
Often appears as...
- riddled with bullet holes
- riddled with cracks
verb phrase
To be full of or covered with a noticeable amount of something typically unfortunate or negative like mistakes or problems.
The project was riddled with issues that took weeks to resolve.
Often appears as...
- riddled with mistakes
- riddled with problems
verb phrase
To be spread throughout or permeate with something.
His body was riddled with disease.
Often appears as...
- riddled with disease
- riddled with fear
verb phrase
To be damaged or spoiled by something, especially in large number.
The building was riddled with bullet holes after the gunfight.
Often appears as...
- riddled with bullet holes
- riddled with cracks
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase often implies a high number of problems or defects, suggesting negative quality.
Their plan was riddled with flaws.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbole Usage
Can be used for emphasis, not always meaning literally full of issues.
The essay was riddled with so many errors, it was almost funny.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Indicator
Use when problems are so widespread that they're seen as severe or critical.
The software update was riddled with bugs.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase often implies a high number of problems or defects, suggesting negative quality.
Their plan was riddled with flaws.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbole Usage
Can be used for emphasis, not always meaning literally full of issues.
The essay was riddled with so many errors, it was almost funny.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Indicator
Use when problems are so widespread that they're seen as severe or critical.
The software update was riddled with bugs.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The phrase often implies a high number of problems or defects, suggesting negative quality.
Their plan was riddled with flaws.
Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbole Usage
Can be used for emphasis, not always meaning literally full of issues.
The essay was riddled with so many errors, it was almost funny.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity Indicator
Use when problems are so widespread that they're seen as severe or critical.
The software update was riddled with bugs.
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