sordidness

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving morally shameful or dishonorable acts.

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Variants

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sordid , sordidly , sordidness , sordidnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French sordid, disreputable, base, from Latin surdus, deaf, hence insensible to what is honorable or shameful, and figuratively, base, vile, contemptible.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sordidness' is derived from the Latin word 'surdus', which means 'deaf'. The reasoning behind this is that those who engage in morally reprehensible acts are often 'deaf' to the moral implications of their actions.

2. The term 'sordidness' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. dishonor: The state of being dishonored or disgraced. Synonym of 'sordidness' in terms of moral shame.

2. vice: A moral fault or immoral act. 'Sordidness' can be a result of indulging in vices.

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Quotes

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1. And Vermes's story is also in part an international thriller, especially with the high-level goings-on around the Scrolls. The full "sordid" tale of spite, scholarly selfishness, and undisguised anti-Semitism, which kept access to the Dead Sea texts restricted for decades to a tiny cartel, unwinds in his pages.

   - Paula Fredriksen,{it}New Republic{/it},15 Oct. 2001

2. In fact, audiences now have become so blasé about accounts of celebrities' "sordid" personal lives that some stars are turning potential publicity nightmares into confessional coups.

   - Stephen Rebello,{it}Vibe{/it},May 1999

3. Another reporter working to verify the book's charges ended up unmasking author James Hatfield's "sordid" past, revealing how little the publisher knew about its author …

   - Jennifer Greenstein,{it}Brill's Content{/it},February 2000

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'sordidness' is often used to depict the darker, grittier aspects of human nature and society. It can be seen in works such as Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' and Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist'.

How to Memorize "sordidness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark and grimy environment to represent 'sordidness'. Visualize people engaging in morally reprehensible acts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sordidness' with words like 'shame', 'dishonor', and 'vice'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Sordidness is Shameful, Disgraceful, and Vile'.

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