squalid

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective morally degraded; ; ; ; - Seattle Weekly; - James Joyce
  2. adjective foul and run-down and repulsive

Etymology

From taxonomic name Squalidae.

In classic literature

Synonyms

seamy, seedy, sleazy, sordid

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