sordid — involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɔːrdɪd/
Korean meaning: 부도덕하고 비열한, 추잡한
Korean pronunciation: **소**디드
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's sordid love triangle became front-page news.
- He refused to get involved in the sordid world of office politics.
- My roommate's sordid sock collection under his bed could probably walk by itself.
sordid
ADJECTIVE//ˈsɔːrdɪd//
involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt
Corrupt and morally disgusting deal
Sore criminal confessing 'I did it!' to immoral deeds
What seemed sorted becomes sordid and distorted!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sordidus' meaning dirty or filthy, derived from 'sordes' meaning dirt or filth. The word's meaning evolved metaphorically from physical uncleanliness to moral degradation.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's sordid love triangle became front-page news.”
“He refused to get involved in the sordid world of office politics.”
“My roommate's sordid sock collection under his bed could probably walk by itself.”
“The detective uncovered the sordid truth behind the seemingly perfect family.”
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