sleazy

• Beschreibt etwas oder jemanden, das/der moralisch niedrig, billig oder von schlechtem Ruf ist; oft auch schäbig, schmuddelig oder vulgär wirkend.

Describes something or someone that is morally low, cheap, or disreputable.

1. Thin and loosely wovenC1formal

   Describes fabric that is flimsy, thin, and not tightly constructed.

   Dünn und locker gewebt

   • The dress was made of a sleazy material that tore easily.
   • He wore a sleazy polyester shirt that looked cheap.
   • The curtains were so sleazy you could see through them.

   Synonymefilmyflimsygauzyinsubstantialsheerthin

   Antonymedurableheavystoutsturdythick

2. Of very poor qualityB2informal

   Describes something that is cheap, flimsy, or poorly made.

   Minderwertig

   • The furniture was sleazy and fell apart after a month.
   • They stayed in a sleazy motel on the outskirts of town.
   • The product was sleazy and not worth the money.

   Synonymecheapflimsyjerry-builtshoddytawdrytrashy

   Antonymedurablequalitysturdysubstantial

3. Morally degradedB2informal

   Describes a person, place, or situation that is sordid, corrupt, or disreputable.

   Schmuddelig

   • He was involved in some sleazy business deals.
   • The nightclub had a sleazy atmosphere.
   • She avoided the sleazy part of town after dark.

   Synonymebasecorruptdebaseddegeneratedisreputableseedysordidsqualidtawdryvile

   Antonymedecenthonorablemoralreputablerespectableuprightvirtuouswholesome