Shabby

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

In poor condition through long use or lack of care; of low quality.

Example Sentences

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

The hotel room looked shabby and old-fashioned.

Example Expressions

shabby treatment

Synonyms

worn, tattered, ragged, dilapidated, threadbare, run-down

Entry 1

worn, tattered, ragged, dilapidated, threadbare

Entry 2

worn, dilapidated, ragged, run-down, tattered

Antonyms

new, pristine, elegant, well-maintained, fresh

Entry 1

new, pristine, elegant, well-maintained, fresh

Entry 2

elegant, new, pristine

Collocations

shabby clothes, shabby treatment, shabby appearance, shabby hotel, shabby house, shabby look

Entry 1

shabby clothes, shabby treatment, shabby appearance, shabby hotel

Entry 2

shabby clothes, shabby treatment, shabby house, shabby look