squalid
Squalid (adj) means Extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions. Example: “The refugees were housed in squalid, overcrowded camps.”
How to use squalid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFilthy and neglected, or by extension, morally shabby and degrading.
Word forms
squalider comparative, squalids plural, squalidest superlative
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Etymology
From Latin squalidus, "rough" or "dirty," from squalere, "to be filthy."
Rhymes for squalid
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What does “squalid” mean?
The word “squalid” means extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions. In plain terms, filthy and neglected, or by extension, morally shabby and degrading.
How do you pronounce “squalid”?
“Squalid” is pronounced SKWO-lihd (/ˈskwɒlɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “squalid” in a sentence?
Here is “squalid” used in a sentence: “The refugees were housed in squalid, overcrowded camps.”
What part of speech is “squalid”?
“Squalid” is an adjective.
Where does the word “squalid” come from?
The word “squalid” comes from Latin. From Latin squalidus, "rough" or "dirty," from squalere, "to be filthy.".
How many meanings does “squalid” have?
“Squalid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely dirty, neglected, and unpleasant, especially describing living conditions.