grotty
Americanadjective
adjective
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unpleasant, nasty, or unattractive
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of poor quality or in bad condition; unsatisfactory or useless
Etymology
Origin of grotty
Perhaps grot(esque) + -y 1, though senses do not correspond; apparently not akin to grody
Example Sentences
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If Kline’s filmmaking seems to wear its grotty realism on its sleeve, his plotting has a shambling, anything-goes playfulness.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2022
Cozily grotty dive bars, sleek cafes, unique eateries like the Hawaiian lunch counter Poi Dog, and lovingly curated independent shops play a huge part in urban life.
From Slate • Feb. 22, 2022
If you feel grotty, there are things you can do that may help.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2021
An American freelance reporter in his early 40s, he was bunking at a grotty guesthouse in this town in southern Turkey on the border with Syria.
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2021
‘What is you doing here with all these grotty twiglets!’ he bellowed.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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