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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sordid

/sɔːrdɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does sordid mean?

adjective

Having a bad or unpleasant quality, especially one of immorality or corruption; filthy, squalid.

Example

"The sordid conditions in the slum were a stark contrast to the city's affluent neighborhoods."

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