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sordid vs dirty

dirty vs sordid

sordid and dirty both are adjectives.

sordid is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sordid No Yes No No
dirty No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, sordid and dirty are synonyms defined as:
  • sordid and dirty: unethical or dishonest
Other synonyms of sordid include shoddy.
sordid (adjective) dirty (adjective)
meanly avaricious and mercenary soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
unethical or dishonest (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
foul and run-down and repulsive spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
morally degraded unethical or dishonest
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
obtained illegally or by improper means
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
vile; despicable
contaminated with infecting organisms
unpleasantly stormy
violating accepted standards or rules
sordid (verb) dirty (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between sordid and dirty

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