scummy
Covered in film
Scummy describes something covered with or resembling scum—the filmy layer that forms on stagnant water or unwashed surfaces.
More often, scummy is an insult meaning low, sleazy, or morally repugnant: a scummy landlord who ignores tenant complaints, That was a scummy thing to do.
The figurative sense dominates casual speech.
Disreputable, despicable person
- sleazebagContemptible, unethical person
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- dirtbagDespicable, untrustworthy person
- slimeballMorally repugnant person
shady · underhanded · unscrupulous · crooked · dishonest · scheming · conniving · swindler
Discolored from grime
- seedyRundown and disreputable
- run-downDeteriorated from neglect
- shabbyWorn and neglected
- grimyCoated in stubborn dirt
grubby · dilapidated · sleazy · flophouse · dive bar · fleapit · rathole · skid row
Arousing intense disgust
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- detestableWorthy of intense dislike
revolting · despicable · abhorrent · odious · nasty · foul · wretched · base
lowlife
Disreputable, despicable person
- sleazebagContemptible, unethical person
- creepStealthy, slow movement
- dirtbagDespicable, untrustworthy person
slimeball · shady · underhanded · unscrupulous · crooked · dishonest · scheming · conniving · swindler · con artist
dingy
Discolored from grime
grimy · grubby · dilapidated · sleazy · flophouse · dive bar · fleapit · rathole · skid row · decrepit
loathsome
Arousing intense disgust
- vileExtremely unpleasant or bad
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
detestable · revolting · despicable · abhorrent · odious · nasty · foul · wretched · base · low
slimy
Wet, slippery, unpleasant
stagnant · mucky · gunky · crud · residue · buildup · slick · brackish · fetid · bathtub ring
scummyhonorable
Having high moral standards
virtuous · upright · noble · ethical · principled
scummyclean
Free of soil
pristine · spotless · immaculate · unsoiled · crystal-clear
scummyrespectable
Worthy of regard
reputable · dignified · distinguished · classy · refined
- pond scumSurface growth on stagnant water
- scum of the earthWorst of humanity
- soap scumMineral-detergent residue
scum, scums, scummed, scumming, scumminess, scummier, scummiest