SCURVY Synonyms

• a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

• of the most contemptible kind

• most unfortunate or miserable

• showing utter resignation or hopelessness

• showing humiliation or submissiveness

• less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

• being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension

• used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

• British political cartoonist (born in New Zealand) who created the character Colonel Blimp (1891-1963)

• an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation

• a low level or position or degree

• the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving

• in a low position; near the ground

• very low in volume

• unrefined in character

• of the most contemptible kind

• low or inferior in station or quality

• no longer sufficient

• subdued or brought low in condition or status

• filled with melancholy and despondency

• make a low noise, characteristic of bovines

• slang terms for inside information

• of the most contemptible kind

• (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues

• not worth considering

• contemptibly small in amount

• rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf

• dealing with salacious or indecent material

• of the most contemptible kind

• covered with scum

• showing signs of wear and tear

• mean and unworthy and despicable