Meaning & use
squalid
Extremely dirty and unpleasant, typically as a result of poverty or neglect.
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The refugees were forced to live in squalid camps with no clean water.
Health inspectors shut down the restaurant after finding squalid conditions in the kitchen.
A note on using this word
Squalid describes conditions caused by poverty or neglect and carries a stronger, more judgmental tone than simply 'dirty.'
Words with a similar meaning
filthysordid
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Words with an opposite meaning
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