seedy
word
Definition
If something is seedy, it looks dirty, unpleasant, or connected with bad or illegal activities. It can also mean full of seeds, but this is less common.
Usage & Nuances
'Seedy' is informal and often describes places like bars, hotels, or neighborhoods with a bad reputation. Not commonly used for food except literally ('seedy bread'). Avoid confusing with 'seeded' when talking about plants or grains.
Spanish: sórdido - de mala muerte - lleno de semillasPortuguese (BR): decadente - suspeito - cheio de sementesPortuguese (PT): decadente - suspeito - cheio de sementesChinese (Simplified): 肮脏的 - 破旧的 - 多籽的Chinese (Traditional): 骯髒的 - 破舊的 - 多籽的Hindi: गंदा (स्थान या व्यक्ति) - बीजदारArabic: موبوء - مشبوه - مليء بالبذور
Example Sentences
That place is fine during the day, but it gets really seedy at night.
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He looked a bit seedy after the party last night.
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That hotel looks seedy.
basic
He avoided the seedy bar on the corner.
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This bread is very seedy.
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I wouldn't walk alone in that seedy neighborhood after dark.
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