sordid

/sˈɔːdɪd/

/ˈsɔɹdəd/

sordid

unethical or dishonest

synonyms : dirty

not physically appealing or pleasing to the eye

synonyms : flyblown

morally degraded

synonyms : seamy

meanly avaricious and mercenary

a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

Examples

1. We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon.

2. And it had a sordid history.

3. And it had a sordid history.

4. Nowadays, the sordid adventures of Peaky Blinders' Shelby family are a major T.V. phenomenon.