Squalidest: meaning, definitions and examples
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squalidest
[ ˈskwɒlɪdəst ]
condition, appearance
Squalidest refers to the most squalid state, characterized by filth, neglect, and dirtiness. It describes a situation or environment that is extremely dirty or miserable, often associated with poverty or lack of care.
Synonyms
deplorable, dirty, filthy, wretched.
Examples of usage
- The abandoned house was in its squalidest condition.
- He lived in the squalidest part of the city.
- The animals were found in the squalidest environment imaginable.
- The squalidest of streets revealed the harsh realities of urban life.
Translations
Translations of the word "squalidest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 squalido
- miserável
- sujo
🇮🇳 गंदा
- गंदगी से भरा
- अशुद्ध
🇩🇪 schmutzig
- dreckig
- miserable
🇮🇩 kotor
- kumuh
- menjijikkan
🇺🇦 брудний
- убогий
- занедбаний
🇵🇱 brudny
- nędzny
- zaniedbany
🇯🇵 不潔な
- 汚い
- 哀れな
🇫🇷 sale
- misérable
- sordide
🇪🇸 sucio
- miserable
- asqueroso
🇹🇷 kirli
- sefil
- kötü
🇰🇷 더러운
- 비참한
- 불결한
🇸🇦 قذر
- بائس
- غير نظيف
🇨🇿 špinavý
- ubohý
- zanedbaný
🇸🇰 špinavý
- biedny
- zanedbaný
🇨🇳 肮脏的
- 贫困的
- 邋遢的
🇸🇮 umazan
- ubog
- zanemarjen
🇮🇸 skítugur
- fátækur
- óhreinn
🇰🇿 ластар
- кедей
- ласкын
🇬🇪 ბინძური
- სიღარიბე
- დაუდევარი
🇦🇿 çirkin
- miskin
- laqeyd
🇲🇽 sucio
- miserable
- asqueroso
Etymology
The word 'squalidest' is derived from the base word 'squalid,' which comes from the Latin 'squalidus,' meaning 'rough, dirty, or filthy.' The Latin root is related to 'squalere,' which means 'to be dirty or filthy.' Over time, 'squalid' entered English in the early 17th century, initially referring to physical dirtiness and later extending to more metaphorical uses, describing moral or ethical degradation. The superlative form 'squalidest' emphasizes the extreme degree of squalid conditions. This term is often used in social commentary to highlight issues of poverty, neglect, and the harsh realities faced by certain communities.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,581, 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.