squalid
intermediateB2/ˈskwɒlɪd/ · squal-id
Extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to neglect.
Meanings
Extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to neglect.
انتہائی گندہ اور غیر خوشگوار، اکثر نظر انداز کرنے کی وجہ سے۔
گندہ
ganda
Common Collocations
- squalid conditions
- squalid living quarters
- squalid environment
Example Sentences
The squalid conditions of the slums were shocking.
غلیظ محلے کی حالت حیران کن تھی۔
Ghaleez mohale ki halaat hairan kun thi.
He lived in squalid surroundings, which affected his health.
وہ غلیظ ماحول میں رہتا تھا، جس نے اس کی صحت پر اثر ڈالا۔
Woh ghaleez mahol mein rehta tha, jis ne is ki sehat par asar dala.
The reports highlighted the squalid living conditions of the refugees.
رپورٹس نے پناہ گزینوں کی غلیظ زندگی کی حالتوں کو اجاگر کیا۔
Reports ne panah gazeeno ki ghaleez zindagi ki halaaton ko ujagar kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'squalid' as 'squally' weather that makes everything messy.
Imagine a decrepit house filled with trash and dirt.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "squalidus" — foul, filthy
First known use: 17th century
The word 'squalid' evolved from Latin through Old French, maintaining its negative connotation related to dirt and filth.