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sleazy Synonyms

Another word for sleazy

Choosing another word for sleazy depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sordid, corrupt, or immoral, especially in a cheap, disreputable, or exploitative way.

Usage Example

"The investigative journalist exposed the sordid business practices of the fraudulent charity."

Strongest
sordid
seedy
Strong
shady
disreputable
unsavory
corrupt
underhanded
scummy
base

• adjective (Context 2)

Dirty, run-down, and dilapidated in appearance (especially of a place or establishment).

Usage Example

"Due to the flight cancellation, the stranded travelers had to spend the night in a seedy motel near the highway."

Strongest
seedy
squalid
Strong
grimy
dingy
shabby
run-down
tawdry
tatty

• adjective (Context 3)

Thin, flimsy, and poorly made (of fabric or material).

Usage Example

"The inexpensive costume was sewn from a flimsy synthetic lining that tore at the seams."

Strongest
flimsy
Strong
shoddy
gauzy
insubstantial
cheap

Opposites of sleazy

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

reputable
honorable
upscale
luxurious
upstanding
sturdy
durable
immaculate
See all opposites of sleazy

• Nearby Words

sleazeball
sleazily
sleaziness
sleazy
sled
sledder
sledding

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