sleazy

• Qualifie quelque chose ou quelqu'un de moralement bas, de vulgaire, de louche ou de mauvaise réputation, souvent lié à un aspect dégradé ou sordide.

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.

   Tissu mince et lâche

   • 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.

   Synonymesfilmyflimsygauzyinsubstantialsheerthin

   Antonymesdurableheavystoutsturdythick

2. Of very poor qualityB2informal

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

   de qualité médiocre, moche

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapflimsyjerry-builtshoddytawdrytrashy

   Antonymesdurablequalitysturdysubstantial

3. Morally degradedB2informal

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

   Dévergondé, sordide

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

   Synonymesbasecorruptdebaseddegeneratedisreputableseedysordidsqualidtawdryvile

   Antonymesdecenthonorablemoralreputablerespectableuprightvirtuouswholesome