squalid

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

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

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• IPA: /ˈskwɒlɪd/

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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.

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