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Shabby

Definition

(informal) In a state of disrepair or showing signs of wear and tear; untidy or poorly maintained in appearance.

Example Sentences

1The hotel room was shabby, with peeling wallpaper and a broken air conditioner.
2After years of neglect, the once-beautiful park had become shabby and overgrown.
3She felt embarrassed by her shabby clothes, which were clearly not suitable for the formal occasion.
4The shabby state of the public transportation system was a major concern for the city's residents.
5Despite its shabby exterior, the old bookstore was a treasure trove of rare and valuable volumes.

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