-_də̇d adjective
Etymology: Latin sordidus, from sordes dirt, filth — more at swart
1.
a. : characterized by filth : filthy
sordid surroundings
b. : slatternly or foul in appearance : sluttish
a sordid mob
c. : covered with filth : dirty
sordid animals
2. : marked by baseness or grossness : vile
sordid motives
3. : meanly avaricious : covetous , niggardly
4. : of a dull or muddy color — used in the names of fishes or birds
• sor·did·ly adverb