squalid

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin squalidus, from squalere ‘be rough or dirty’.

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪd/

[edit] Adjective

squalid (comparative more squalid, superlative most squalid)

  1. Extremely dirty and unpleasant.
  2. Showing a contemptible lack of moral standards.
    A squalid attempt to buy votes.

[edit] Translations

extremely dirty
showing lack of moral standards
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