1. the quality or state of being morally corrupt, dishonest, or disreputable
2. the quality of being cheap, tawdry, or of poor quality

Examples

• The sleaziness of the politician’s campaign tactics shocked voters.
• She was disgusted by the sleaziness of the used car salesman’s approach.
• The hotel’s sleaziness was evident from its stained carpets and broken furniture.
• The sleaziness of the tabloid’s reporting damaged its credibility.
• He couldn’t ignore the sleaziness of the business deal being offered.
• The sleaziness of the nightclub made her want to leave immediately.