Sleazy Meaning in English
word
/ˈsɫizi/
SLEE-zee
/slˈiːzi/
SLEE-zee
Definition
Describes something or someone that is dishonest, morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality. It often implies a lack of respectability and untrustworthiness.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and negative. Often used for places ('sleazy motel'), people ('sleazy politician'), or behavior. Implies both moral and physical dirtiness; never a compliment. Avoid using to describe someone unless you mean strong criticism.
Spanish: sórdido - de mala reputación - barato (calidad)Portuguese (BR): fuleiro - vagabundo - duvidosoPortuguese (PT): duvidoso - manhoso - ordinárioChinese (Simplified): 肮脏的 - 低劣的 - 不道德的Chinese (Traditional): 骯髒的 - 低劣的 - 不道德的Hindi: घटिया - गंदा - संदिग्ध चरित्र वालाArabic: وضيع - رخيص - سيء السمعةBengali: ঘৃণ্য - জঘন্য - কমমানেরRussian: подлый - низкопробный - сомнительныйJapanese: いかがわしい - 下品な - 安っぽいVietnamese: đê tiện - tồi tàn - đáng ngờKorean: 지저분한 - 저급한 - 비도덕적인Turkish: aşağılık - kalitesiz - güvenilmezUrdu: گھٹیا - مکروہ - مشکوک کردار والاIndonesian: rendah - murahan - tidak bermoral
Example Sentences
The neighborhood has several sleazy bars.
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He bought a sleazy jacket from a street vendor.
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That movie was about a sleazy businessman.
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I wouldn't trust that sleazy car salesman for a second.
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There’s something really sleazy about that nightclub.
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She left her job because the boss was too sleazy for her to stand.
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