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sleazy

 

[ ˈsliːzi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

dishonorable or immoral, especially in a sexually suggestive way

Synonyms

disgraceful, disreputable, seedy, shady, vulgar.

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Word Description / Examples
sleazy

Describing something or someone as morally low, often involving sexual behavior, corruption, or dishonesty.

  • The sleazy nightclub was known for its questionable patrons and shady deals
disreputable

Describing a person, place, or thing that has a bad reputation and is not respected.

  • She avoided that disreputable hotel because of its poor reviews and unsanitary conditions
shady

Describing actions, places, or people that seem suspicious, dishonest, or morally questionable.

  • He got involved in a shady business deal that eventually landed him in trouble with the law
vulgar

Referring to something that is offensively inappropriate, crude, or lacking in good taste.

  • His vulgar jokes were not appreciated at the formal dinner party
seedy

Referring to something or someone that appears dirty, rundown, or tarnished.

  • The seedy part of town was filled with dilapidated buildings and suspicious characters
disgraceful

Referring to behavior or actions that are shameful and bring dishonor.

  • His disgraceful conduct at the meeting shocked everyone in the room

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his sleazy behavior towards women.
  • The sleazy salesman tried to trick customers into buying his low-quality products.
  • The movie portrayed the sleazy underworld of crime and corruption.
  • The club had a sleazy atmosphere, with dim lighting and shady characters.
  • She felt uncomfortable in the sleazy motel room.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleazy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sórdido

🇮🇳 गंदा

🇩🇪 schäbig

🇮🇩 mesum

🇺🇦 підлий

🇵🇱 obskurny

🇯🇵 いやらしい

🇫🇷 sordide

🇪🇸 sórdido

🇹🇷 aşağılık

🇰🇷 추잡한

🇸🇦 وضيع

🇨🇿 špinavý

🇸🇰 špinavý

🇨🇳 肮脏

🇸🇮 podli

🇮🇸 ógeðslegur

🇰🇿 жексұрын

🇬🇪 ცუღლუტი

🇦🇿 çirkli

🇲🇽 sórdido

Etymology

The word 'sleazy' originated in the early 17th century and initially meant 'thin or flimsy'. It later evolved to describe something immoral or disreputable, especially in a sexually suggestive way. The term is often used to characterize behavior, places, or individuals that are perceived as dishonorable or lacking in integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,703 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.