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sórdido

[SOR-di-do]
adjectivemasculinepl: sórdidos
sordid
1. dirty, filthy, or unclean
The sordid conditions of the slum were shocking.
As condições sórdidas da favela eram chocantes.
2. morally base, vile, or ignoble
He was involved in sordid dealings with criminals.
Ele estava envolvido em negócios sórdidos com criminosos.
3. motivated by base or selfish interests; mercenary
Their sordid motives were exposed during the trial.
Seus motivos sórdidos foram expostos durante o julgamento.
4. dark, dingy, or drab in appearance
The sordid alley was lit only by a single lamp.
O beco sórdido era iluminado apenas por uma lâmpada.
Synonyms
imundosujovilignóbildepravadomercenáriosqualid
Antonyms
limponobrehonradodignovirtuosoimaculado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sórdido
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
sórdido
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

negócio sórdido - shady deal
ganho sórdido - ill-gotten gains
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