Sleaze: meaning, definitions and examples

disreputable behavior

Sleaze refers to unethical or sordid behavior, typically in a business or social context. It often implies a lack of morals or principles, frequently associated with deceitfulness or unscrupulousness. The term can also indicate low-quality or vulgar elements in something, particularly in entertainment or media. Sleaze can be related to sensationalism and exploitation, especially of personal or intimate aspects of life.

deceit, immorality, scandal, sleaziness

Examples of usage

• The politician was accused of sleaze after the scandal broke.

• The novel is filled with sleaze and intrigue.

• She avoided the sleaze of reality television shows.

• The sleaze in the industry made it hard to find trustworthy partners.