sórdido
1. Involving or characterized by moral corruption, depravity, or wickedness
The sordid details of the scandal shocked the public.
Os detalhes sórdidos do escândalo chocaram o público.
2. Dirty, foul, or filthy in appearance or condition
They lived in sordid conditions without proper sanitation.
Viviam em condições sórdidas sem saneamento adequado.
3. Motivated by or involving base, selfish, or mercenary desires
His sordid attempts to gain wealth through dishonest means were exposed.
Suas tentativas sórdidas de ganhar riqueza através de meios desonestos foram expostas.
NYC Slang
grimy, sketchy, shady
Related Idioms & Phrases
sordid affair - a shameful or immoral romantic or business relationship
sordid truth - an unpleasant reality involving moral corruption
sordid past - a history marked by dishonorable or shameful actions
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