Implies a place is unpleasant; often used to criticize someone's living conditions. She was shocked to find him living in such a hovel.
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Physical Disrepair
Used to describe places that are not only small but also in bad condition, needing repair. The storm turned his cozy cabin into a hovel.
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Socioeconomic Status
Often reflects a lower economic status and is not typically a term of choice but of circumstance. Her rise from a humble hovel to a mansion is inspiring.