Squalid

Pronunciation: /skwɑlɪd/

Definitions of squalid

adjective Squalid is an adjective that describes something that is extremely dirty, unpleasant, or morally repulsive.

Example Sentences

A1 The room was squalid with dirty dishes piled up.

A2 The squalid conditions of the prison shocked the visitors.

B1 The squalid living conditions in the slums were a result of poverty.

B2 The squalid state of the abandoned building made it unsafe to enter.

C1 The squalid environment of the city's outskirts was a stark contrast to its affluent downtown.

C2 The squalid conditions of the refugee camp highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian aid.

Examples of squalid in a Sentence

formal The squalid living conditions in the overcrowded tenement buildings were a result of neglect by the landlord.

informal I can't believe how squalid the bathroom is at that gas station.

slang The abandoned house looked squalid as hell, man.

figurative The corruption in the government has left a squalid stain on the country's reputation.

Grammatical Forms of squalid

• past tense: squalided
• plural: squalids
• comparative: more squalid
• superlative: most squalid
• present tense: squalid
• future tense: will squalid
• perfect tense: have squalided
• continuous tense: is squaliding
• singular: squalid
• positive degree: squalid
• infinitive: to squalid
• gerund: squaliding
• participle: squaliding

Origin and Evolution of squalid

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'squalid' originated from the Latin word 'squalidus' which means dirty or unkempt.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'squalid' has retained its original meaning of being dirty or unkempt, but it has also come to be associated with squalor, poverty, and neglect in a broader sense.