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squalid
adjective
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How to pronounce squalid:

Definition of squalid:

squalid (adjective):
morally degraded.
dirty, untidy, and in bad condition
marked by filthiness and degradation from neglect or poverty

Synonyms for squalid:

slovenlyblackgrottymuddysoileddingydirtymessyuncleanmucky
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Antonyms for squalid:

sanitaryuncontaminatedpristineimmaculatefreshspotlessunblemishedcleantidyflawless
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