sordid

Describes something that is morally ignoble, base, or vile; often associated with dirty, squalid, or corrupt conditions.

ruОписывает нечто морально низкое, подлое или гнусное; часто связано с грязными, убогими или коррумпированными условиями.esDescribe algo moralmente bajo, vil o despreciable; también se refiere a condiciones sucias, miserables o corruptas.frDécrit quelque chose de moralement bas, vil ou ignoble ; souvent associé à des conditions sales, misérables ou corrompues.deBeschreibt etwas moralisch Niedriges, Gemeines oder Verwerfliches; oft verbunden mit schmutzigen, elenden oder korrupten Verhältnissen.ptDescreve algo moralmente baixo, vil ou repugnante; também se refere a condições sujas, miseráveis ou corruptas.zh形容道德低下、卑鄙无耻的；也常指肮脏、贫困、堕落或腐败的环境与状况。arيصف شيئًا منحطًّا أخلاقيًّا أو خسيسًا أو دنيئًا، وكثيرًا ما يرتبط بأوضاع قذرة أو بائسة أو فاسدة.

1. Morally degraded C1 formal

   Involving immoral or unethical behavior, often of a low or shameful nature.

   • The novel details the sordid lives of the city's underworld.
   • He was caught up in a sordid affair that ruined his reputation.
   • The documentary exposed the sordid history of the regime.

   ruНизменныйesmoralmente degradadofrmoralement dégradédeNiederträchtigptSórdidozh卑鄙arدَنِيء

   Synonyme: basecorruptdebaseddegeneratedisreputableignobleshamefulsleazysqualidvile

   Antonyme: ethicalhonorablemoralnobleprincipledrighteousuprightvirtuous

2. Unethical or dishonest C1 formal

   Characterized by a lack of honesty or moral principles, often in business or politics.

   • The investigation revealed a sordid tale of bribery and corruption.
   • They were involved in a sordid scheme to defraud investors.
   • The politician's sordid dealings were finally brought to light.

   ruБеспринципныйesDeshonesto, corruptofrSordide (sens moral)deSkrupellosptSem escrúpuloszh卑鄙无耻arمنعدم الضمير

   Synonyme: basecorruptdishonestdisreputableignobleimmoralshadyunprincipled

   Antonyme: ethicalhonestmoralnobleprincipledupright

3. Foul and run-down C1 formal

   Describing a place or condition that is dirty, squalid, and repulsive.

   • They lived in a sordid apartment with peeling paint and broken windows.
   • The alley was a sordid mess of garbage and filth.
   • He found himself in a sordid part of town he wished to avoid.

   ruГрязный и запущенныйesSórdido, sucio y degradadofrsordide (lieu ou état)deSchmutzig und heruntergekommenptImundo e decadentezh肮脏破败arقذر ومهجور

   Synonyme: filthyfoulgrimyrepulsiveseedyshabbysleazysqualid

   Antonyme: cleanimmaculatepristinespotless

4. Meanly avaricious C2 formal

   Motivated by a selfish and ignoble desire for wealth or gain.

   • His sordid greed led him to betray his closest friends.
   • The landlord's sordid demands for more rent were unreasonable.
   • She was driven by a sordid ambition to accumulate money at any cost.

   ruКорыстныйesAvariento, mezquino por codiciafrAvaricieusement sordidedeHabgierigptMercenáriozh贪财的arمصلحي

   Synonyme: acquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinggreedymercenaryvenal

   Antonyme: altruisticgenerousnobleselfless

• more sordid comparative form
• most sordid superlative form