Definition

The quality or state of being dirty, immoral, or dishonorable.

Example

The sordidness of the scandal shocked the entire community.

Conversation

Did you hear about that scandal in the news?

Yeah, it really exposes the sordidness of the situation.

It’s crazy how people can get so caught up in that kind of drama.

I know, right? It makes you wonder about the sordidness hidden in everyday life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sordidness** → It is formed from "sordidus" (from Latin, meaning dirty or filthy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sordidness" refers to the state of being dirty or morally ignoble.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sordid' meaning dirty or filthy, and remember that 'sordidness' describes the quality of being dirty or morally low.

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