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sordidness

/ˈsɔːrdɪdnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does sordidness mean?

noun

The state or quality of being sordid; a condition of moral or physical impurity. Sordidness is often characterized by a lack of cleanliness, dignity, or respect.

Example

"The sordidness of the city's underbelly was a stark contrast to its gleaming skyscrapers."

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