shabby

The definition of shabby is something that appears run-down or worn-out.

(adjective)

Shabby means unfair or low-quality.

(adjective)

An example of something shabby is saying someone didn't do a good job after they were told to stop working long before the deadline.
An example of something shabby is a badly made basket.

See shabby in Webster's New World College Dictionary

run-down; dilapidated; deteriorated: shabby surroundings
1. showing much wear; ragged; threadbare: said of clothing
2. wearing such clothing; seedy
beggarly; unworthy: a shabby offering
disgraceful; shameful: shabby treatment of guests

Origin: < dial. shab, scab, scoundrel < OE sceabb, scab, scale: see scab

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See shabby in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective shab·bi·er, shab·bi·est

a. Showing signs of wear and tear; threadbare or worn-out: shabby furniture.
b. Dilapidated or deteriorated in condition, especially through neglect; seedy: a shabby little park.
Wearing threadbare clothing.
a. Despicable; mean: a shabby trick.
b. Not generous or just; unfair: shabby treatment.
c. Of mediocre or substandard quality: a shabby performance.