🧥shabby

adjective
/ˈʃæbi/

Meaning

In poor condition through long use or lack of care; of low quality.
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example Sentences

The hotel room looked shabby and old-fashioned.

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

Example Expressions

shabby treatment

Synonyms

worn, dilapidated, ragged, run-down, tattered, threadbare
Entry 1
worn, dilapidated, ragged, run-down, tattered
Entry 2
worn, tattered, ragged, dilapidated, threadbare

Antonyms

elegant, new, pristine, well-maintained, fresh
Entry 1
elegant, new, pristine
Entry 2
new, pristine, elegant, well-maintained, fresh

Collocations

shabby clothes, shabby treatment, shabby house, shabby look, shabby appearance, shabby hotel
Entry 1
shabby clothes, shabby treatment, shabby house, shabby look
Entry 2
shabby clothes, shabby treatment, shabby appearance, shabby hotel

Related Vocabularies

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
owed as a debt; expected at a certain time; scheduled
Expressing opinions or feelings freely and openly.
not done on purpose; accidental
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

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