Spoiled-Spoilt | Commonly Confused Words

Spoiled

/spɔɪld/

Someone who is used to getting everything they want, often leading to bad behavior; something ruined or made less valuable.

/spɔɪlt/

When something is ruined or damaged, often because it has been overly indulged.

Spoiled is the preferred form in American English, while spoilt is often used in British English.
Both forms refer to something that is damaged or someone who is overindulged.
Think of spoiled like a spoiled brat that you hear about primarily in American shows.
Remember that spoiled often pops up in U.S. writing, while spoilt has a classic British feel.
Both words can also describe food that has gone bad, but the spelling preference may depend on where you are.