sleazy

/ˈsliːzi/

Definitions

1. adjective

unscrupulously or cynically avaricious or eager for profit; unprincipled or immoral in behavior or character

“The sleazy used car salesman tried to convince us to buy the old vehicle.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is unscrupulously or cynically avaricious or eager for profit; an unprincipled or immoral person or thing

“The sleazy nightclub was shut down by the police for its involvement in organized crime.”

Synonyms

  • shady
  • unscrupulous

Antonyms

  • honest
  • principled