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scuzzy Synonyms

Another word for scuzzy

Choosing another word for scuzzy depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Dirty, filthy, shabby, or unpleasantly grimy in appearance.

Usage Example

"They stayed at a grimy motel on the edge of town because every other hotel was fully booked."

Strongest
grimy
sleazy
Strong
seedy
dingy
squalid
filthy
grotty
shabby
run-down
seedier

• adjective (Context 2)

Morally despicable, sleazy, or disreputable in character or behavior.

Usage Example

"She refused to do business with the sleazy promoter after learning about his past scams."

Strongest
sleazy
scummy
Strong
shady
seedy
disreputable
unsavory
sketchy
despicable

Opposites of scuzzy

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

spotless
clean
reputable
immaculate
respectable
pristine
honorable
decent
See all opposites of scuzzy

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