sordid
sor
ˈsɔr
sawr
did
dəd
dēd
/sˈɔːdɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "sordid"in English

sordid
01

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

Examples
The newspaper reported on the sordid dealings of the corrupt officials.
02

dirty, unpleasant, or neglected in appearance or condition

Examples
They lived in a sordid tenement with broken windows and moldy walls.
03

driven by selfish greed in a way that is petty

Examples
His sordid obsession with money ruined every relationship.
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