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/
Korean meaning: 극도로 더럽고 불쾌하며 가난하거나 방치된 상태의
Korean pronunciation: **스쿠**얼리드
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
A person attempts to clean their squalid apartment room
Even in squalid conditions, his solid judgment keeps inspections valid!
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🌳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.
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📝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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