Scabbier: meaning, definitions and examples
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scabbier
[ ˈskæbiər ]
condition description
Scabbier is a comparative form of the adjective 'scabby,' which describes something that is covered in or resembling scabs or sores. It can refer to skin ailments or can be used metaphorically to describe something that is shabby or in poor condition. The term indicates that the object or person in question is in a worse state than another, indicating a level of neglect or poor health.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The stray dog's fur looked scabbier than yesterday.
- After several weeks without maintenance, the garden appeared even scabbier.
- His scabbier shoes made him feel self-conscious at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "scabbier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais escabroso
🇮🇳 अधिक खराब
🇩🇪 schäbiger
🇮🇩 lebih kumuh
🇺🇦 більш занедбаний
🇵🇱 bardziej obskurny
🇯🇵 よりみすぼらしい
🇫🇷 plus miteux
🇪🇸 más raído
🇹🇷 daha döküntü
🇰🇷 더 초라한
🇸🇦 أكثر سوءًا
🇨🇿 více otrhaný
🇸🇰 viac ošumelý
🇨🇳 更破旧的
🇸🇮 bolj pohabljen
🇮🇸 meira skítugur
🇰🇿 одан әрі жыртылған
🇬🇪 მეტი ღარიბი
🇦🇿 daha köhnəlmiş
🇲🇽 más raído
Etymology
The word 'scabby' originates from the Latin word 'scabere,' which means 'to scratch.' This root evolved into the Old English term 'scebb,' which reflected a state of skin irritation or disease. Over time, 'scabby' emerged as an adjective to describe things that are littered with scabs, such as wounds or skin lesions. The comparative form 'scabbier' naturally developed to denote an increased degree of this quality. This progression in language reflects a societal tendency to utilize physical characteristics as metaphors for the condition or quality of inanimate objects, illustrating not only the evolution of language but also our perception of cleanliness and health in various contexts.