Sleazily: meaning, definitions and examples
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sleazily
[ ˈsliːzɪli ]
behavior, actions
Sleazily refers to an action done in a sleazy manner, often implying a lack of integrity or morality. It suggests behavior that is disreputable, dishonest, or otherwise untrustworthy. This term is often used to describe conduct that is unscrupulous, particularly in a sexual or business context. When someone behaves sleazily, they often exploit situations or individuals for personal gain, usually at the expense of others' values or feelings.
Synonyms
dishonestly, immorally, shadily, unethically.
Examples of usage
- He sleazily tried to negotiate a lower price.
- She sleazily flirted to gain an advantage in the meeting.
- The company operated sleazily, taking advantage of their customers.
Translations
Translations of the word "sleazily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de forma desonesta
🇮🇳 घटिया तरीके से
🇩🇪 schäbig
🇮🇩 secara licik
🇺🇦 підло
🇵🇱 podle
🇯🇵 卑劣に
🇫🇷 de manière sournoise
🇪🇸 de manera despreciable
🇹🇷 açıkça aldatıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 비열하게
🇸🇦 بطريقة غير نزيهة
🇨🇿 podlým způsobem
🇸🇰 podlým spôsobom
🇨🇳 卑鄙地
🇸🇮 podlo
🇮🇸 hálfgrófur
🇰🇿 пәлекпен
🇬🇪 ბოროტად
🇦🇿 bədxahcasına
🇲🇽 de manera despreciable
Etymology
The word 'sleazily' is derived from the adjective 'sleazy,' which emerged in the early 20th century in American English. Its origin is somewhat obscure, but it is believed to be a modification of the earlier slang term 'sly,' which denoted a sense of deceitfulness or underhandedness. The word gained colloquial use in the 1930s and 1940s, typically in relation to disreputable establishments or activities, like bars or low-end hotels that appealed to immoral or unethical behaviors. Over time, 'sleazy' began to encompass a broader range of behaviors lacking moral integrity, especially in sexual contexts. As the adverbial form 'sleazily' gained traction in vernacular speech, it came to convey actions that reflect such disreputable characteristics, emphasizing the manner in which someone conducts themselves in a sleazy way.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,463, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.