squalid — extremely dirty, unpleasant, and showing signs of poverty or neglect
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely dirty, unpleasant, and showing signs of poverty or neglect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskwɑːlɪd/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's mansion looked squalid after the wild party.
- My dorm room becomes squalid whenever my roommate cooks instant noodles.
- The squalid conditions in the old factory shocked the health inspectors.
squalid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈskwɑːlɪd/]
extremely dirty, unpleasant, and showing signs of poverty or neglect
The squalid alley behind the tavern reeked of garbage and neglect.
Even in squalid conditions, his solid judgment keeps inspections valid!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'squalidus' meaning rough and dirty, derived from 'squalere' (to be filthy). In ancient Rome, this was associated with the practice of neglecting personal hygiene during mourning periods.
Breakdown
squal- (rough, filthy) + -id (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity's mansion looked squalid after the wild party.”
“My dorm room becomes squalid whenever my roommate cooks instant noodles.”
“The squalid conditions in the old factory shocked the health inspectors.”
“After camping for a week without shower, we looked pretty squalid.”
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