Sleaziness

usgb/ˈsliːzinəs/
noun

The quality of being dishonest or morally wrong, especially in relation to personal or professional affairs.

I was disturbed by the sleaziness of the politician's conduct during the campaign.
Visual representation of "sleaziness" - The quality of being dishonest or morally wrong, especially in relation to personal or professional affairs

Often appears as...

  • deep sleaziness
  • disturbing sleaziness

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Sleaziness implies a strong negative judgment and moral disapproval.

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The public was appalled by the sleaziness of the official's actions.
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Often Personal

Use sleaziness to describe underhanded behaviors in personal and professional lives.

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His sleaziness in both his business deals and his marriage was notorious.
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Not Casual

The term is not casual and is quite strong and serious in its accusation.

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Reporters questioned the sleaziness of the mayor's connections.
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