sordid

As adjectives the difference between shabby and sordid

is that shabby is torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged while sordid is dirty or squalid.

As an adjective sordid

is dirty or squalid.

As a noun terms is

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As an adjective sordid

is dirty or squalid.

As a noun obscenity is

(countable) something that is obscene.

As an adjective sordid

is dirty or squalid.

As a noun controversy is

a debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife.

As adjectives the difference between sordid and lurid

is that sordid is dirty or squalid while lurid is shocking, horrifying.

As adjectives the difference between shameful and sordid

is that shameful is causing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful while sordid is dirty or squalid.

As adjectives the difference between sordid and improper

is that sordid is dirty or squalid while improper is unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.

As a verb improper is

(obsolete|transitive) to appropriate; to limit.

Menial is a related term of sordid.

As adjectives the difference between menial and sordid

is that menial is of or relating to work normally performed by a servant while sordid is dirty or squalid.

As a noun menial

is a servant, especially a domestic servant.

As adjectives the difference between sordid and morose

is that sordid is dirty or squalid while morose is sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.

As adjectives the difference between salacious and sordid

is that salacious is promoting sexual desire or lust while sordid is dirty or squalid.