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squalor

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Learn the meaning of squalor with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

squalor

(noun)

Meaning

a state of extreme filth or misery

Example

"The family lived in squalor, surrounded by dirt and despair."

Synonyms

dirtinesspovertydegradation

Antonyms

cleanlinesscomfortwealth

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'squalor', meaning filth or roughness.
Related word forms
  • adjective: squalid