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seediest

 

[ ˈsiːdiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

The term 'seediest' refers to something that is the most squalid, disreputable, or sordid in appearance or condition. It often describes places that are dirty, run-down, or morally questionable. This word conveys a strong sense of neglect and decay.

Synonyms

dirties, disreputable, shabbiest, sleaziest, squalid

Examples of usage

  • The seediest part of town was filled with abandoned buildings.
  • He avoided the seediest bars because of the bad reputation.
  • Her hotel room was in the seediest area of the city.
  • They moved away from the seediest neighborhood in search of safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "seediest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sórdido

🇮🇳 सबसे गंदा

🇩🇪 der schäbigste

🇮🇩 paling kumuh

🇺🇦 найгірший

🇵🇱 najbardziej nędzny

🇯🇵 最もみすぼらしい

🇫🇷 le plus sordide

🇪🇸 el más miserable

🇹🇷 en sefil

🇰🇷 가장 누추한

🇸🇦 الأكثر بؤسًا

🇨🇿 nejchudší

🇸🇰 najbiednejší

🇨🇳 最肮脏的

🇸🇮 najrevnejši

🇮🇸 fiðrasti

🇰🇿 ең жаман

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ცუდი

🇦🇿 ən kasıb

🇲🇽 el más miserable

Word origin

The word 'seedy' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the English word 'seed', which historically referred to the small, hard parts of plants. In its figurative sense, 'seedy' began to be used to describe places or conditions that were degraded or uncouth, much like seeds can represent the leftover, undesirable parts of plants. Over time, 'seedy' has evolved to describe both physical locations that are dirty or run-down and individuals who embody morally questionable traits. The superlative form 'seediest' amplifies this description, indicating the extremity of squalor or disrepute. The connotation of the word grew stronger with its use in literature and media, often associated with crime, poverty, and decay.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,439, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.