1. in a morally degraded or corrupt manner
2. in a dirty, filthy, or wretched manner
3. in a way motivated by greed or selfishness

Examples

• The politician acted sordidly, accepting bribes from multiple sources.
• The apartment was sordidly maintained, with garbage piled in every corner.
• He sordidly exploited the workers for his own financial gain.
• The scandal revealed how sordidly the company had been operating.
• She lived sordidly in the abandoned building, surrounded by filth.
• The businessman sordidly manipulated the contract terms to his advantage.