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shabby

The word “shabby” has 2 syllables: shab-by

It's pronounced as /ˈʃæbi/

What is synonym and antonym for shabby?

In the thesaurus, “shabby” has 107 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for shabby along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for shabby

Antonyms for shabby

Meanings of shabby

  • adjective
    1. Torn or worn; unkempt.
    2. Clothed with ragged, much worn, or soiled garments.
    3. Mean; paltry; despicable.

Example Sentences

  • He wore a shabby jacket that had clearly seen better days.
  • The room looked shabby after years without renovation.
  • She felt embarrassed by the shabby condition of the old sofa.
  • The building appeared shabby, with peeling paint and broken windows.
  • They lived in a shabby house near the railway tracks.

On this page you'll find 130 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to shabby, such as: abandoned, bare, beat-up, bedraggled, beggarly, bombed-out, brand-new.

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