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Shabbily: meaning, definitions and examples

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shabbily

 

[ ˈʃæbɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

appearance, quality

The term 'shabbily' refers to something done in a manner that is shabby or worn out. It often describes a negative state of appearance or condition, typically indicating neglect or a lack of care. This term is frequently used to convey disdain for how something looks or is treated, suggesting that it does not meet the expected standards. It can apply to clothing, behavior, or even the manner in which tasks are completed.

Synonyms

carelessly, dismally, meagerly, poorly

Examples of usage

  • He was dressed shabbily for the formal event.
  • The house was shabbily maintained over the years.
  • She spoke shabbily about her former colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "shabbily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira desleixada

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित तरीके से

🇩🇪 schäbig

🇮🇩 dengan buruk

🇺🇦 непристойно

🇵🇱 niechlujnie

🇯🇵 みすぼらしく

🇫🇷 de manière négligée

🇪🇸 de manera descuidada

🇹🇷 dağınık bir şekilde

🇰🇷 허름하게

🇸🇦 بشكل رث

🇨🇿 zanedbaně

🇸🇰 zanedbávaný

🇨🇳 邋遢地

🇸🇮 zapostavljeno

🇮🇸 óhreinlega

🇰🇿 нашар

🇬🇪 ცუდად

🇦🇿 qeyri-qanuni

🇲🇽 de manera descuidada

Etymology

The word 'shabbily' originates from the adjective 'shabby', which itself stems from the late 16th-century English term 'shabbe', referring to a worn-out or dilapidated condition. The word was likely derived from the concept of 'shabbiness', emphasizing a state of neglect and poor maintenance. Over time, the adverbial form 'shabbily' emerged to describe actions or states that lack care or quality. The use of 'shabby' has expanded to encapsulate not only physical appearances but also behavior that is considered dishonorable or inadequate. Through linguistic evolution, 'shabbily' gained currency in everyday language, often used in both formal and informal contexts to criticize standards of presentation or behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,745 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.