squalid
adjectiveHow many syllables in squalid?
There are 2 syllables in the word squalid.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:
bedraggled
begrimed
black
blackened
decayed
dingy
dirty
disgusting
dusty
festy
fetid
filthy
foul
greasy
grimy
grotty
grubby
grungy
insanitary
littered
low
messy
mucky
muddy
nasty
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Antonyms for squalid:
as clean as a whistle
clean
dirt-free
flawless
fresh
hygienic
immaculate
pristine
sanitary
sanitised
sanitized
sparkling
speckless
spotless
stainless
sterile
tidy
unblemished
uncontaminated
unpolluted
unsoiled
unspotted
unstained
unsullied
untarnished
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