Definition of squalor
- the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
Usage examples of squalor
The apartment had broken windows, no running water, and rooms filled with trash, so the family lived in squalor.
After the flood, the crowded shelter quickly fell into squalor because there were too few toilets and cleaners.
The charity repaired the roof and plumbing to end the squalor in the abandoned building.