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sleazy

/ˈsliː.zi/

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adjective

/ˈsliː.zi/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то или кого-то, что является морально низким, дешёвым или имеющим дурную репутацию.

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.

    ruТонкий и неплотный

    • 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.

    Synonymsfilmyflimsygauzyinsubstantialsheerthin

    Antonymsdurableheavystoutsturdythick

  2. Of very poor qualityB2informal

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

    ruНизкокачественный

    • 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.

    Synonymscheapflimsyjerry-builtshoddytawdrytrashy

    Antonymsdurablequalitysturdysubstantial

  3. Morally degradedB2informal

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

    ruНизкопробный

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

    Synonymsbasecorruptdebaseddegeneratedisreputableseedysordidsqualidtawdryvile

    Antonymsdecenthonorablemoralreputablerespectableuprightvirtuouswholesome

Forms
  • sleazier comparative form
  • sleaziest superlative form
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