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sordid
01
relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action
02
not physically appealing or pleasing to the eye
03
morally degraded
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meanly avaricious and mercenary
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a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin
sordid
adj
sordidly
adv
sordidly
adv
sordidness
n
sordidness
n
Example
The film’s plot revealed the sordid activities of a criminal syndicate.
The documentary exposed the sordid exploitation behind the company's success.
The newspaper reported on the sordid dealings of the corrupt officials.
They were dismayed by the sordid practices revealed in the audit.
