Shabby (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Mean and unworthy and despicable; "shabby treatment".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's decision to lay off hundreds of employees without severance pay was a shabby way to treat loyal workers.
- The politician's shabby behavior towards his opponent during the debate was widely criticized by the media.
- The airline's shabby treatment of passengers who were stranded due to the flight cancellation was unacceptable.
- The company's shabby handling of the customer complaint led to a loss of business and reputation.
- The celebrity's shabby response to the charity's request for support was seen as insensitive and selfish.
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Meaning 2
Showing signs of wear and tear; "a ratty old overcoat"; "shabby furniture"; "an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains".
Classification
All adjective clusters.