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sleazy
adjective
[ ˈsliːzi ]
• (of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral.
• "a sleazy private detective"
Similar:
corrupt
,
immoral
,
sordid
,
unsavoury
,
unpleasant
,
disreputable
,
shady
,
sleazoid
, sleazo,
Opposite:
reputable
,
principled
,
• (of textiles and clothing) flimsy.
Origin:
mid 17th century: of unknown origin.