What is another word for slummy?
Pronunciation: [slˈʌmi] (IPA) 
"Slummy" is an adjective used to describe an area or establishment characterized by poor living conditions or lack of cleanliness. To express the same idea, one can use synonyms such as shabby, dilapidated, rundown, dingy, seedy, impoverished, or squalid. These words are helpful when one wants to avoid the negative connotations or offensiveness associated with "slummy." Shabby suggests a place that is worn out or run-down, while dilapidated refers to a place that has fallen into a state of ruin or disrepair. Rundown also suggests a deteriorating condition of the place, while dingy remarks a place that is drab or dirty. Seedy indicates a sense of disreputability, while impoverished is more precise about economic poverty. Finally, squalid suggests filthiness and unpleasantness that can harm human health.
