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shabbiness

/ˈʃæb.i.nəs/

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noun

/ˈʃæb.i.nəs/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество изношенности, ветхости или некачественного внешнего вида, а также несправедливый или подлый поступок.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being worn, dilapidated, or inferior in appearance, or to an unjust or mean action.

uncountable

  1. Worn or Dilapidated ConditionB2formal

    The state of being worn out, frayed, or in poor condition due to age or use.

    ruВетхость

    • The shabbiness of the old theater was evident in its peeling paint and torn seats.
    • He was embarrassed by the shabbiness of his apartment.
    • The charity was criticized for the shabbiness of the donated clothes.

    Synonymsdecrepitudedilapidationdisrepairraggednessseediness

    Antonymsfreshnessnewness

  2. Unfair or Mean BehaviorC1formal

    The quality of being unfair, dishonorable, or mean in action.

    ruНесправедливое или подлое поведение

    • The shabbiness of his treatment of his former partner was shocking.
    • She was appalled by the shabbiness of the company's offer.
    • The shabbiness of the accusation was clear to everyone.

    Synonymsbasenessdishonorablenessmeannessshoddinesssordidnessunfairness

    Antonymsdecencyfairnesshonestyhonornobility

Forms
  • shabbinesses plural form
  • shabbinesses' possessive plural form
  • shabbiness's possessive singular form
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