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sordid

/ˈsɔː.dɪd/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈsɔː.dɪd/

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

    Sinônimos: basecorruptdebaseddegeneratedisreputableignobleshamefulsleazysqualidvile

    Antônimos: 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

    Sinônimos: basecorruptdishonestdisreputableignobleimmoralshadyunprincipled

    Antônimos: 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

    Sinônimos: filthyfoulgrimyrepulsiveseedyshabbysleazysqualid

    Antônimos: 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

    Sinônimos: acquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinggreedymercenaryvenal

    Antônimos: altruisticgenerousnobleselfless

  • more sordid comparative form
  • most sordid superlative form