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scummy Synonyms

Another word for scummy

Choosing another word for scummy depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Despicable, dishonorable, or morally contemptible (used informally of a person or their behavior).

Usage Example

"Overcharging elderly customers for simple repairs is a truly despicable business practice."

Strongest
despicable
sleazy
vile
contemptible
Strong
low-down
wretched
shady

• adjective (Context 2)

Covered with or consisting of a layer of dirt, froth, or impurities on the surface of a liquid; squalid and filthy.

Usage Example

"Frogs sat along the edge of the filthy green pond."

Strongest
filthy
Strong
foul
grimy
slimy
squalid
murky
grubby

Opposites of scummy

The opposite of scummy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

honorable
clean
decent
pure
admirable
reputable
clear
spotless
See all opposites of scummy

• Nearby Words

scum
scumbag
scumball
scummy
scup
scupper
scuppernong

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scummy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scummy
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