squalid
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Cities are squalid crime hives that need to be tamed or abandoned in the Sheridanverse, whereas small towns and Western vistas are quaint canvases fertile with possibility.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
"It was an absolutely awful, squalid, very unhygienic scene," Norris remembers of his visit to Save A Paw.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Not even your passport or your birth certificate will save you if he carries through on that squalid Thanksgiving message.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
Lawyers say instead it has become a “black site,” holding immigrants for days or weeks in squalid and unsanitary conditions without access to legal counsel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025
When Aureliano Segundo decided to go see what was going on, he found only the corpse of the horse and a squalid mule in the ruins of the stable.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Vocabulary lists containing squalid
Refugee
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Kite Runner
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT words Beginning with "S"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
