English Synonym Finder

shabby

Definitions

In poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.

Dressed in old or worn clothes.

Unfair, mean, or contemptible in behavior.

Examples

The old man lived in a small, shabby apartment on the edge of town.

After years of neglect, the once-grand hotel looked quite shabby and worn.

She felt embarrassed to arrive at the gala in such a shabby coat.

Synonyms

tattered threadbare dilapidated scruffy ragged seedy worn

Antonyms

pristine luxurious immaculate smart new elegant polished