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sleazy

[ˈsliːzi]

sleazy Definition

sordid and disreputable; dirty or squalid; dishonest or corrupt.

Using sleazy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sleazy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hotel was in a sleazy part of town.

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    He had a sleazy reputation for cheating on his taxes.

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    She felt uncomfortable in the sleazy bar.

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    The politician was involved in a sleazy scandal.

sleazy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for sleazy

Phrases with sleazy

  • sleazy motel

    a cheap, rundown motel that is often associated with illicit activities

    Example

    They spent the night in a sleazy motel on the outskirts of town.

  • a lawyer who uses unethical or illegal methods to win cases

    Example

    The defendant hired a sleazy lawyer to defend him in court.

  • a newspaper or magazine that specializes in sensational stories and gossip

    Example

    I don't read those sleazy tabloids that are always full of lies and rumors.

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Summary: sleazy in Brief

The term 'sleazy' [ˈsliːzi] refers to something that is sordid, disreputable, or dishonest. It can describe a place, person, or thing, such as a 'sleazy motel,' 'sleazy lawyer,' or 'sleazy tabloid.' The word has negative connotations and is often used to describe something that is dirty, rundown, or associated with illicit activities.