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Hovel

usgb/ˈhʌvl/Volume
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Negative Connotation

Implies a place is unpleasant; often used to criticize someone's living conditions.

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She was shocked to find him living in such a hovel.
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Physical Disrepair

Used to describe places that are not only small but also in bad condition, needing repair.

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The storm turned his cozy cabin into a hovel.
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Socioeconomic Status

Often reflects a lower economic status and is not typically a term of choice but of circumstance.

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Her rise from a humble hovel to a mansion is inspiring.
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