Sleaziness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleaziness

 

[ ˈsliː.zi.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

moral quality

Sleaziness refers to the quality or state of being sleazy, which implies low moral standards, unethical behavior, or a lack of decency. This term is often used to describe people or situations that are considered sordid or disreputable.

Synonyms

depravity, dishonesty, immorality.

Examples of usage

  • The sleaziness of the scandal shocked the community.
  • Her sleaziness was evident in her dealings with clients.
  • The film depicted the sleaziness surrounding the nightlife industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleaziness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sleaziness

🇮🇳 स्लीज़ीनेस

🇩🇪 Schmuddeligkeit

🇮🇩 keterpurukan

🇺🇦 непорядність

🇵🇱 spleen

🇯🇵 スリージーさ

🇫🇷 saleté

🇪🇸 maldad

🇹🇷 aşağılık

🇰🇷 추잡함

🇸🇦 حقارة

🇨🇿 špatnost

🇸🇰 nečistota

🇨🇳 肮脏

🇸🇮 umazanija

🇮🇸 óþekkur

🇰🇿 бұзақылық

🇬🇪 ბინძურობა

🇦🇿 murdarlıq

🇲🇽 suciedad

Etymology

The term 'sleazy' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'sleaze,' which referred to a cheap or shabby quality. The etymology can be traced back to the Old English word 'slæd,' meaning 'slimy or dirty.' Over time, 'sleazy' evolved to describe not just the physical characteristics of something low-quality or untrustworthy, but also to encompass moral deficiencies and questionable behavior in people. The suffix '-ness' was added to form 'sleaziness,' which emphasizes the state or condition of being sleazy. Today, 'sleaziness' carries a strong connotation of reprehensibility and is often used in discussions concerning ethics or personal conduct in various contexts, including business and social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,607, 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.