seedy

adjective
UK: /ˈsiːdi/
US: /ˈsiːdi/

  1. Looking dirty, cheap, or in bad condition; run-down and slightly disreputable.

    1. This part of town looks a bit seedy.
    2. The hotel was in a seedy neighborhood, and I felt unsafe walking alone at night.

  2. Slightly immoral or dishonest.

    1. He got involved in some seedy deals.
    2. The politician's seedy past threatened to derail his campaign as the election approached.

Synonyms

shabby sordid sleazy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seedy" in English means: Looking dirty, cheap, or in bad condition; run-down and slightly disreputable., Slightly immoral or dishonest..

The phonetic transcription of "seedy" is /ˈsiːdi/ in British English and /ˈsiːdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seedy": shabby, sordid, sleazy.

Example usage of "seedy": "This part of town looks a bit seedy.". More examples on the page.