Sordid: meaning, definitions and examples

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sordid

 

[ หˆsษ”หrdษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

moral context

The word 'sordid' refers to something that is characterized by filth, grime, or the morally reprehensible. It often describes actions, motives, or situations that are base, dishonorable, or unethical. For example, sordid deeds in a crime context can indicate acts that are both illegal and morally repugnant. This term underscores a sense of betrayal, greed, or corruption in human behavior, often invoking a reaction of disgust or disdain.

Synonyms

base, dirty, filthy, vile, wretched

Examples of usage

  • The sordid details of the scandal were revealed.
  • He was known for his sordid past.
  • The film depicted the sordid life of its protagonist.

Translations

Translations of the word "sordid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรณrdido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรคbig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sromotny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sordide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณrdido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸaฤŸฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์žกํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุณุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hanebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hanebnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฎ่„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neฤist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณrar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะนั‹า›ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iyrษ™nc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรณrdido

Etymology

The word 'sordid' comes from the Latin term 'sordidus', which means 'dirty' or 'filthy'. It initially referred to the physical state of being unclean or covered with grime. Over time, the usage of 'sordid' evolved to encompass not just the physical but also the moral degradation associated with actions, behaviors, and motives considered lowly or shameful. Its entry into the English language can be traced back to the early 17th century, and it has retained these connotations of moral corruption or vile behavior throughout its history, often used in literature and discussions concerning ethics and morality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,171, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.