squalid

Meanings

• morally degraded; ; ; ; - Seattle Weekly; - James Joyce
  • "the squalid atmosphere of intrigue and betrayal"
• foul and run-down and repulsive
  • "a squalid overcrowded apartment in the poorest part of town"
  • "squalid living conditions"

Synonyms

flyblown, seamy, seedy, sleazy, sordid