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sordid

/ˈsɔː.dɪd/ /ˈsɔɹdɪd/

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adjective

schmutzig, widerlich, gemein

Distasteful, ignoble, vile, or contemptible.

Examples :

"The politician's involvement in the bribery scandal revealed a sordid underbelly to his otherwise respectable image. "

Die Verwicklung des Politikers in den Bestechungsskandal offenbarte eine schmutzige Kehrseite seines ansonsten respektablen Images.

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adjective

Schmutzig, dreckig

Dirty or squalid.

Examples :

"The abandoned classroom was in a sordid state, littered with trash and overflowing bins. "

Das verlassene Klassenzimmer befand sich in einem schmutzigen Zustand, übersät mit Müll und überquellenden Mülltonnen.

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adjective

schmutzig, verkommen

Morally degrading.

Examples :

"The politician's involvement in the bribery scandal was a sordid affair that damaged his reputation. "

Die Verwicklung des Politikers in den Bestechungsskandal war eine schmutzige Angelegenheit, die seinem Ruf schadete.

moral character attitude value

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adjective

Gierig, habgierig, geldgierig

Grasping; stingy; avaricious.

Examples :

"The landlord was known for being sordid, always trying to squeeze every last penny out of his tenants. "

Der Vermieter war dafür bekannt, gierig zu sein und immer zu versuchen, seinen Mietern jeden letzten Cent aus der Tasche zu ziehen.

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adjective

Schmutzig, trüb

Of a dull colour.

Examples :

"The paint on the old dresser was a sordid, muted gray. "

Die Farbe auf der alten Kommode war ein schmutziges, gedämpftes Grau.

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