squalor — the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskwɑːlər/
Example Sentences
- The reality TV show revealed celebrities living in complete squalor after just one week without their cleaning staff.
- Despite his wealth, the miser's house was in such squalor that even the mice moved out.
- The documentary exposed the squalor of the overcrowded refugee camps.
squalor
NOUN[/ˈskwɑːlər/]
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Leaving his clean, luxurious mansion, the prince was shocked by the extreme squalor of the poor city streets.
SQUAL(foul dirt) + OR(state of) — entering a permanent state(OR) covered in foul dirt(SQUAL), the abandoned room fell into total squalor.
Losing his last dollar, the once proud scholar was forced to live in dark, dirty squalor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'squalere' meaning 'to be rough and dirty.' Originally described surfaces that became scaly or rough, but evolved to mean general filthiness and wretchedness.
Breakdown
squal- (rough, scaly, dirty) + -or (state or condition suffix)
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📝Examples
“The reality TV show revealed celebrities living in complete squalor after just one week without their cleaning staff.”
“Despite his wealth, the miser's house was in such squalor that even the mice moved out.”
“The documentary exposed the squalor of the overcrowded refugee camps.”
“My roommate's side of the dorm room exists in perpetual squalor, while mine looks like a hotel suite.”
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