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squalid

/'skwɑlɪd/

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adjective
foul and run-down and repulsive
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"a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town" "squalid living conditions"

Similar:

flyblown sordid dirty soiled unclean
adjective
morally degraded
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"the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal"

Similar:

seamy seedy sleazy sordid disreputable

Examples of squalid

"a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town"
"squalid living conditions"
"the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal"