Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sordid
adjective
/ˈsɔːrdɪd/
Definition
Involving dishonorable actions or motives; characterized by filth, grime, or squalor.
Examples
- The sordid details of the scandal were revealed in the news.
- Despite his sordid past, he managed to turn his life around.
- The room was filled with sordid reminders of his neglect.
Meaning
The term ‘sordid’ often refers to something that is morally distasteful or dirty, both in a physical and ethical sense.
Synonyms
- dirty
- filthy
- vile
- debased
- unsavory
