Sleazy

usgb/ˈsliːzi/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
The term 'sleazy' is negative and implies something unsavory or low quality. SlideI left the sleazy motel because it didn't feel safe.
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Informal UsagePlay
Used more often in casual conversation than formal contexts. SlideAvoid using 'sleazy' in formal reports or essays.
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Visual ImageryPlay
'Sleazy' often evokes visual associations with griminess or disrepair. SlideThe sleazy back alley was covered in graffiti and trash.