seedy

• Décrit une personne, un lieu ou une chose qui est usé, délabré ou moralement douteux, souvent avec une connotation de laisser-aller ou de misère.

Describes a person, place, or thing that is shabby, run-down, or morally disreputable.

1. Containing many seedsB1formal

   Having a large number of seeds, typically used to describe fruits or vegetables.

   riche en graines

   • The watermelon was very seedy and not enjoyable to eat.
   • He prefers seedless grapes over the seedy variety.
   • The seedy pomegranate was difficult to prepare.

   Antonymesseedless

2. Shabby or run-downB2informal

   Appearing worn, dirty, or in poor condition; often describing a place or thing.

   délabré, miteux

   • They stayed in a seedy motel on the outskirts of town.
   • The neighborhood had become increasingly seedy over the years.
   • He wore a seedy old coat that had seen better days.

   Synonymesdilapidateddingygrubbyrun-downshabbysleazysordidsqualidtawdryunkempt

   Antonymescleanelegantluxuriousposhrespectablesmarttidy

3. Slightly unwellB2informal

   Feeling somewhat ill or under the weather.

   Se sentir légèrement malade

   • I felt a bit seedy after eating too much at the party.
   • She woke up feeling seedy and decided to stay home.
   • He looked seedy and tired after the long flight.

   Synonymesillindisposedliverishoff-colorqueasyunder the weatherunwell

   Antonymesfithealthyrobustwell

4. Morally questionableC1formal

   Involving or associated with immoral or disreputable activities.

   moralement douteux

   • The detective investigated the seedy underbelly of the city.
   • He was involved in a seedy business deal that raised suspicions.
   • The novel describes the seedy lives of criminals in the 1920s.

   Synonymescorruptdisreputableimmoralseamyshadysleazysordidunscrupulous

   Antonymesdecenthonorablemoralproperreputablerespectableuprightwholesome