Shabby

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæbiː/

Shabby (adjective)

  1. looking old and in bad condition because of use or lack of care
  2. unfair or mean behavior towards someone
  3. of low quality or standard

Examples

  • The old coat looked shabby after years of use.
  • Her shoes were shabby and needed replacing.

Common collocations: shabby clothes, shabby appearance, look shabby, shabby treatment, shabby behavior

Synonyms of Shabby

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shabby

  • describing something in perfect condition
  • describing something recently made or acquired