Sordid (adjective)

Dirty, squalid, or morally degraded.

Origin:

The word sordid comes from the latin word "sordidus" meaning "dirty, filthy, or squalid".

Examples:

1. He lived in a sordid apartment in a dangerous part of the city.
2. The scandal brought to light a sordid tale of corruption.
3. The sordid details of the crime were too much for the jury to handle.
4. He was disgusted by the sordid behavior of his former friends.
5. The sordid conditions in the factory were a violation of labor laws.