Scurvy (Adj.)
Pronunciation: skur-vee
Word Meaning: Scurvy is an adjective used to describe something or someone contemptible, mean, or despicable. It can also refer to a medical condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by weakness, anemia, swollen bleeding gums, and the opening of previously healed wounds.
Uses in Sentence:
- He was fired for his scurvy behavior towards his colleagues.
- Sailors in the past often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Synonyms: Contemptible, despicable, mean, vile, low, wretched
Antonyms: Admirable, honorable, commendable, respectable, upright, decent
Word Meaning in Hindi: कृमिज (Kṛmija), कृमिज रोग (Kṛmija Rog)
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसका कृमिज व्यवहार उसके मित्रों के बीच का मजाक बन गया। (His scurvy behavior became the subject of mockery among his friends.)
- वह दिनभर विश्राम करने के बावजूद उसको कृमिज रोग हो गया। (Despite resting all day, he developed scurvy.)