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sor·did
\-_də̇d\ adjective
Etymology: Latin sordidus, from sordes dirt, filth — more at swart
1.
a. : characterized by filth : filthy
< sordid surroundings >
b. : slatternly or foul in appearance : sluttish
< a sordid mob >
c. : covered with filth : dirty
< sordid animals >
2. : marked by baseness or grossness : vile
< sordid motives >
3. : meanly avaricious : covetous, niggardly
4. : of a dull or muddy color — used in the names of fishes or birds
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