scurvy

(noun) a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Synonyms: scorbutus.

(adj) of the most contemptible kind. Synonyms: abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy. Examples: "Abject cowardice." "A low stunt to pull." "A low-down sneak." "His miserable treatment of his family." "You miserable skunk!." "A scummy rabble." "A scurvy trick."