sordid

adjective/ˈsɔrdɪd/

Frequency rank: #13,243 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

involving ignoble actions or motives; dirty and morally degrading.

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Example sentence

The journalist uncovered sordid details about the politician's secret dealings.

Synonyms & related words

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