Squalid (adjective)

Dirty, unclean, or unkempt in appearance; often in reference to living conditions.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word 'squalidus', meaning dirty or filthy.

Examples:

  1. The squalid conditions in the slum were due to a lack of basic facilities and services.
  2. The squalid state of the apartment was the result of years of neglect.
  3. The refugees were forced to live in squalid conditions due to the ongoing conflict.
  4. She was horrified by the squalid state of the orphanage where the children lived.
  5. The squalid streets of the city were a stark contrast to the lush countryside.
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