sordide — meaning in English

English meaning

• sordid adj Morally low, distasteful, or shameful; involving dishonesty or vice.
• squalid adj Extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.

Senses

sordide is used for these senses in English:

• squalid Extremely dirty and unpleasant.

sordid — full definition

1. adj Morally low, distasteful, or shameful; involving dishonesty or vice.
2. adj Dirty, run-down, or squalid.

squalid — full definition

1. adj Extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.
2. adj Morally low or degrading.

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