Words Like SCURVY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SCURVY.

7 Alternative Words Similar to scurvy

1 Abject Adjective      Synonym Words Like Abject
2 Low Adjective      Synonym Words Like Low
3 Miserable Adjective      Synonym Words Like Miserable
4 Scummy Adjective      Synonym Words Like Scummy
5 Contemptible Adjective      Similar Words Like Contemptible
6 Vile Adjective      Synonym Words Like Vile
7 Mean Adjective      Synonym Words Like Mean

6 examples of scurvy

1 a scummy rabble
2 his miserable treatment of his family
3 You miserable skunk!
4 a scurvy trick
5 a low-down sneak
6 a low stunt to pull

10 definitions of scurvy

1 Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.
2 Vile; mean; low; vulgar; contemptible.
3 of the most contemptible kind
4 a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
5 A disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by spongy and bleeding gums, bleeding under the skin, and extreme weakness.
6 Mean; contemptible.
7 Scurfy; covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; diseased with scurvy; scorbutic.
8 Vile; mean; low; vulgar; worthless; contemptible; paltry; shabby: as, a scurvy fellow.
9 Offensive; mischievous; malicious.
10 A disease usually presenting swollen, spongy, easily bleeding gums, fibrinous effusion into some of the muscles, rendering them hard and brawny, hemorrhages beneath the skin, rheumatoid pains, anemia, and prostration.
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