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seedy Synonyms

Another word for seedy

Choosing another word for seedy depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sordid, disreputable, or shabby in appearance or character (especially of a place or person).

Usage Example

"The detective met his informant in a sordid hotel near the old train station."

Strongest
sordid
disreputable
sleazy
shabby
run-down
Strong
squalid
dingy
unsavory
tatty
skeevy

• adjective (Context 2)

Unwell or indisposed, especially as a result of overindulgence in alcohol.

Usage Example

"He was feeling distinctly unwell the morning after the celebratory banquet."

Strongest
unwell
Strong
indisposed
queasy
hungover
peaky
off-color
under the weather

Opposites of seedy

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

seedless
reputable
respectable
well
healthy
upscale
posh
robust
See all opposites of seedy

• Nearby Words

seedling
seedpod
seedtime
seedy
seeing
seek
seeker

Cite this Entry

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