sordid in German
sordid in German is dreckig, schmutzig, schäbig — sordid means morally low, distasteful, or shameful; involving dishonesty or vice.
sordid in German
dreckig
Dirty or squalid.
schmutzig
Dirty or squalid.
schäbig
Dirty or squalid.
schmutzig
Morally degrading.
schäbig
Morally degrading.
geizig
Grasping; stingy; avaricious.
What does "sordid" mean?
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adj Morally low, distasteful, or shameful; involving dishonesty or vice.
"The tabloids dug up every sordid detail of the affair."
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adj Dirty, run-down, or squalid.
"They found the missing dog in a sordid back alley."
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sordid in a sentence
- The tabloids dug up every sordid detail of the affair.
- It was a sordid business deal built on bribery.
- They found the missing dog in a sordid back alley.
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What is "sordid" in German?
"sordid" in German is dreckig, schmutzig, schäbig. sordid means: Morally low, distasteful, or shameful; involving dishonesty or vice.
How do you use "sordid" in a sentence?
Example: "The tabloids dug up every sordid detail of the affair." In German, "sordid" is dreckig, schmutzig, schäbig.
Are there other ways to say "sordid" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "sordid": dreckig, schmutzig, schäbig, geizig.
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