Meaning & use
shabby
Worn out, faded, or in poor condition because of age or heavy use; also, unfair or unkind treatment.
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The old hotel's shabby carpets and peeling paint didn't match the price they charged.
He felt it was shabby of them to cancel the interview without any notice.
A note on using this word
Shabby describes physical wear, as in "shabby coat," and, informally, poor or unfair treatment, as in "a shabby way to treat a friend."
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