sleaze

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade de ser barato, vulgar ou moralmente baixo, frequentemente associado à falta de gosto ou de decência.

A noun referring to a quality of being cheap, vulgar, or morally low, often associated with a lack of taste or integrity.

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1. Cheap and vulgar qualityC1informal

   A lack of taste or quality that is considered cheap, vulgar, or morally low.

   Vulgaridade

   • The hotel was full of sleaze, with its garish decorations and cheap furniture.
   • The tabloid magazine is known for its sleaze and sensationalism.
   • He was disgusted by the sleaze of the nightclub.

   Sinônimoscheapnesscrudenessgaudinessshoddinesstackinesstawdrinessvulgarity

   Antônimosclassdignityelegancerefinementtastefulness

2. Corruption or immoral behaviorC1informal

   Dishonest, corrupt, or immoral behavior, especially in politics or business.

   Corrupção ou comportamento imoral

   • The politician was accused of sleaze and bribery.
   • The investigation uncovered a culture of sleaze in the company.
   • The public is tired of the sleaze in government.

   Sinônimosbriberycorruptiondishonestygraftimmoralityscandalshadinesssordidnessunscrupulousnessvenality

   Antônimosdecencyhonestyintegritymoralityprobityproprietyrighteousnessscrupulousnessuprightnessvirtue