shabbily

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière négligée, usée ou injuste » — c'est-à-dire d'une façon qui indique l'usure, le délabrement ou la mauvaise qualité. Peut décrire l'apparence (par exemple, des vêtements élimés) ou le comportement (par exemple, un traitement injuste ou méprisable envers quelqu'un).

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.

   de manière délabrée

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

   Synonymesraggedlytattily

   Antonymesneatlysmartlytrimly

2. Unfairly or dishonorablyB2formal

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

   de façon indigne

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

   Synonymescontemptiblydespicablydishonorablyignoblymeanlyunfairlyunjustly

   Antonymesdecentlyfairlyhonestlyhonorablyjustly