sordid
adjectiveHow many syllables in sordid?
There are 2 syllables in the word sordid.Divide sordid into syllables:
sor · did
How to pronounce sordid:
Definition of sordid:
- sordid (adjective):
- morally degraded.
- marked by baseness or grossness vile
- involving immoral and selfish behaviour
Synonyms for sordid:
base
bedraggled
begrimed
black
blackened
chaotic
cruddy
debauched
degenerate
degraded
despicable
dingy
dirty
disreputable
dusty
filthy
foul
greasy
grimy
grotty
grubby
grungy
low
messy
mucky
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Antonyms for sordid:
above
above reproach
aboveboard
acceptable
admirable
admired
age appropriate
agreeable
altruistic
angelic
antiseptic
applaudable
appropriate
aristocratic
as clean as a whistle
as good as new
attractive
awe-inspiring
beautiful
behaved
beneficent
benevolent
benign
best ever
beyond criticism
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