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seedy

[/ˈsiːdi/]
adjective
sórdido
1. Squalid, shabby, or run-down in appearance; of poor quality
The hotel was located in a seedy part of town.
O hotel ficava em uma parte sórdida da cidade.
2. Disreputable, dishonest, or morally questionable
He was involved in some seedy business dealings.
Ele estava envolvido em alguns negócios duvidosos.
3. Looking unhealthy, tired, or unwell
After the long flight, he looked seedy.
Depois do voo longo, ele parecia cansado e abatido.
4. Full of seeds
This seedy variety of grape contains larger seeds.
Esta variedade de uva com sementes contém sementes maiores.
NYC Slang
sketchy
Synonyms
shabbysqualiddisreputabledingyunsavorydismalrundown
Antonyms
respectablepristineupscalecleanhonorablewell-maintained

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sórdido
Most common usage for run-down or disreputable contexts
General Brazilian
duvidoso
Used for morally questionable contexts
Portugal
miserável
Used to describe shabby or poor quality appearance
Portugal
decrépito
Used for run-down buildings or areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

seedy underbelly - the disreputable or criminal aspect of something
seedy characters - people of questionable moral character
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