slummy

• Beschreibt ein Viertel oder Gebäude, das sich in schlechtem Zustand befindet, schmutzig ist oder mit Elendsvierteln in Verbindung gebracht wird.

Describes an area or building that is in poor condition, dirty, or associated with a slum.

1. Indicative of povertyB2informal

   Describing housing or residential areas that are run-down, overcrowded, or associated with poverty.

   Verwahrlost

   • The old part of town looked slummy and neglected.
   • They moved out of the slummy neighborhood to find better schools.
   • The building had a slummy appearance with broken windows and peeling paint.

   Synonymeblighteddilapidateddingyimpoverishedramshacklerun-downseedyshabbysordidsqualid

   Antonymeaffluentluxuriousopulentposhupscalewealthy