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单词 squalor
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squalor

noun

squa·​lor ˈskwä-lər How to pronounce squalor (audio)
 also  ˈskwā-,
 or  ˈskwȯ-
: the quality or state of being squalid

Example Sentences

The family was living in squalor. I was shocked by the squalor of their surroundings.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from squalēre

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

squalor

noun

squal·​or ˈskwä-lər How to pronounce squalor (audio)
: the quality or state of being squalid
The children had to live in squalor.

squalor

noun

as in blackness
very bad and dirty conditions The family was living in squalor. I was shocked by the squalor of their surroundings.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • blackness
  • sordidness
  • grubbiness
  • uncleanliness
  • dinginess
  • dirtiness
  • griminess
  • dustiness
  • dinge
  • uncleanness
  • foulness
  • insanitation
  • soilage
  • staining
  • filthiness
  • untidiness
  • messiness
  • squalidness
  • sloppiness
  • nastiness
  • discoloration
  • impurity
  • muddiness
  • smuttiness
  • impureness
  • mussiness
  • sootiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • purity
  • cleanliness
  • spotlessness
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