sórdido — meaning in English

English meaning

• shady adjective Sheltered from direct sunlight; full of shade.
• sleazy adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.
• sordid adj Morally low, distasteful, or shameful; involving dishonesty or vice.
• squalid adj Extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.

Senses

sórdido is used for these senses in English:

• shady (informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.
• sleazy Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.
• squalid Showing a contemptible lack of moral standards.

shady — full definition

1. adjective Sheltered from direct sunlight; full of shade.
2. adjective Untrustworthy or dishonest in a way that seems hidden or underhand.

sleazy — full definition

1. adjective Dishonest, corrupt, or morally low, often in a sordid or seedy way.
2. adjective Tastelessly sexual or seedy in appearance.

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