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scabby Antonyms

Opposite of scabby

Because the opposite of scabby shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covered with, consisting of, or affected by scabs or crusty sores.

Usage Example

"The stray dog had unblemished ears and needed immediate veterinary treatment."

Strong
unblemished
smooth
clear
healthy

• adjective (Context 2)

Shabby, Contemptible, mean, or of very poor quality (informal).

Usage Example

"They stayed in a immaculate little motel on the edge of the highway."

Strong
immaculate
respectable
decent
honorable

Similar words to scabby

Words similar to scabby shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

mangy
shabby
crusted
scurvy
crusty
wretched
scurfy
grotty
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• Nearby Words

sayonara
scab
scabbard
scabby
scad
scads
scaffold

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scabby. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scabby
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