shabby

• Beschreibt etwas, das sich in einem schlechten Zustand befindet, abgenutzt ist oder von geringer Qualität zeugt; auch für Personen oder deren Erscheinung im Sinne von armselig oder heruntergekommen.

Describes something that is in poor condition, worn out, or of low quality.

1. Worn or DilapidatedB1formal

   Showing signs of wear, tear, or neglect; in poor condition.

   Abgenutzt oder heruntergekommen

   • He wore a shabby old coat that had seen better days.
   • The hotel room was shabby, with peeling wallpaper and broken furniture.
   • They lived in a shabby apartment on the outskirts of town.

   Synonymedecrepitdilapidateddingyfrayedneglectedraggedrun-downseedytatteredworn

   Antonymeimmaculatepristinespick-and-spantrim

2. Unfair or DespicableB2informal

   Behaving in a mean, unworthy, or dishonorable manner.

   Niederträchtig oder gemein

   • It was a shabby trick to play on a friend.
   • His shabby treatment of the staff led to many complaints.
   • She felt that the offer was shabby and insulting.

   Synonymebasecontemptibledespicabledirtyignoblelowmeanunworthy

   Antonymedecentfairhonorablejustnobleprincipledrespectableupright