shabbily

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'unordentlich, abgetragen oder unfair' – also auf eine Weise, die auf Abnutzung, Armseligkeit oder schlechte Qualität hinweist. Es kann das Aussehen beschreiben (z. B. abgetragene Kleidung) oder das Verhalten (z. B. unfaire oder gemeine Behandlung).

An adverb meaning 'in a shabby manner' — that is, in a way that is worn, dilapidated, or of poor quality. It can describe physical appearance (e.g., worn-out clothing) or behavior (e.g., treating someone unfairly or meanly).

1. In a worn or dilapidated mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows signs of wear, neglect, or poor condition.

   Schäbig

   • He was dressed shabbily in an old coat.
   • The house was shabbily furnished with broken chairs.
   • She looked shabbily after working all night.

   Synonymeraggedlytattily

   Antonymeneatlysmartlytrimly

2. Unfairly or dishonorablyB2formal

   In a way that is mean, unfair, or lacking in respect.

   Unfair oder unehrenhaft

   • The employees were treated shabbily by the management.
   • He behaved shabbily towards his old friends.
   • The company shabbily refused to honor the warranty.

   Synonymecontemptiblydespicablydishonorablyignoblymeanlyunfairlyunjustly

   Antonymedecentlyfairlyhonestlyhonorablyjustly