sleaze
word
Definition
Behavior, people, or things that are dishonest, immoral, or dirty, often involving corruption or lack of ethics.
Usage & Nuances
"Sleaze" is informal, often used in politics, business, or referring to people with questionable morals. Common collocations: "political sleaze", "sleaze bag" (very negative). Don't use for physical dirt; it always refers to moral/ethical issues.
Spanish: corrupción - inmoralidad - basura (persona)Portuguese (BR): cafajestagem - corrupção - sujeira (moral)Portuguese (PT): corrupção - imoralidade - pessoa sem escrúpulosChinese (Simplified): 卑鄙 - 骯髒 (品格)Chinese (Traditional): 卑鄙 - 骯髒 (品格)Hindi: घटिया (व्यक्ति या आचरण) - भ्रष्टाचारArabic: انحطاط - فساد - شخص دنيء
Example Sentences
The newspaper exposed sleaze in the government.
basic
Many people dislike the sleaze in politics.
basic
He is known for his sleaze and lies.
basic
The candidate tried to distance himself from all the sleaze scandals.
natural
You can't trust him—he's a total sleaze.
natural
After the report came out, the company fired everyone involved in the sleaze.
natural