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Squalid

🔄 Synonyms of "Squalid"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sordid	Distasteful, ignoble, vile, or contemptible.
dirtyverb	Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
sleazy	Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
soiled	(also figuratively) Dirty, defiled, stained.
seamy	Sordid, squalid or corrupt.
disreputablenoun	Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
seedy	Literal senses:
flyblown	tainted
unclean	Dirty, soiled or foul.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
seamy	Sordid, squalid or corrupt.
seedy	Literal senses:
dirty	Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.
unclean	Dirty, soiled or foul.
soiled	(also figuratively) Dirty, defiled, stained.
flyblown	tainted
sleazy	Raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual.
sordid	Distasteful, ignoble, vile, or contemptible.
disreputable	Not respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
dingy	Shabby, squalid, uncared-for.
filthy	Covered with filth; very dirty.
wretched	Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; very miserable.
miserable	In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
pathetic	Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
abject	Existing in or sunk to a low condition, position, or state; contemptible, despicable, miserable.
appalling	Extremely unfavorable; terrible.
deplorable	Deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad, wretched.
miserly	Like a miser, very or objectionably cautious with money.
random	Occurring for no particular reason; haphazard, unpredictable.
indiscriminate	(of a person) Without care in making distinctions, thoughtless.

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