Shabbily
/ˈʃæbɪli/adverb
In a way that shows a lack of care, quality, or money.
He was dressed shabbily.
Often appears as...
- dressed shabbily
- live shabbily
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Disapproving
adverb
In a way that is unfair, unjust, or poor.
The employees were treated shabbily by the management.
Often appears as...
- treated shabbily
- shabbily handled
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that shows a lack of care, quality, or money.
He was dressed shabbily.
Often appears as...
- dressed shabbily
- live shabbily
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that is unfair, unjust, or poor.
The employees were treated shabbily by the management.
Often appears as...
- treated shabbily
- shabbily handled
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Lack of Wealth
Suggests someone's appearance might stem from not having much money.
His shoes were shabbily worn, hinting at his humble means.
Pro Tip 2/3Neglect Indication
Implies that something has not received proper attention or maintenance.
The garden was left shabbily unattended after the family moved.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual or Informal
Often associated with a casual or informal context, not suited for formal settings.
He arrived at the job interview shabbily dressed and was turned away.
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badcarelessmiserablepoor
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Quote examples
Maggie Williams
American Public Servant
I just have this thing about injustice. Everybody hates the big injustices - I know. But I hate even the little injustices, even the way a salesclerk treats somebody who is shabbily dressed and happens to go into a nice store.
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Divya Khosla Kumar
Indian Actress
Since I direct youth-oriented films, youngsters follow me and take inspiration from me so it is very important for me to dress up properly. I can't be shabbily dressed.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
The American taxpayer should not be treated more shabbily than debtors from other nations and we should be encouraging other nations to help rebuild Iraq's economy.
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Abhay Deol
Indian Actor
If you perceive someone to be stylish then even if they are shabbily dressed you would consider that as a new style statement.
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Maggie Williams
American Public Servant
I just have this thing about injustice. Everybody hates the big injustices - I know. But I hate even the little injustices, even the way a salesclerk treats somebody who is shabbily dressed and happens to go into a nice store.
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Divya Khosla Kumar
Indian Actress
Since I direct youth-oriented films, youngsters follow me and take inspiration from me so it is very important for me to dress up properly. I can't be shabbily dressed.
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Hillary Clinton
American Politician
The American taxpayer should not be treated more shabbily than debtors from other nations and we should be encouraging other nations to help rebuild Iraq's economy.
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Abhay Deol
Indian Actor
If you perceive someone to be stylish then even if they are shabbily dressed you would consider that as a new style statement.
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