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Definition of shabbiness

shabbiness

/ˈʃæb.i.nəs/
shab · bi · ness
Adverb:shabbily
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Adjective:shabby
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shabbiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care.

Example

"A fresh coat of paint helped conceal the general shabbiness of the old apartment building."

2

Mean, unfair, or ungenerous behavior or treatment toward others.

Example

"She was deeply offended by the shabbiness of the company's response to its loyal employees."

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• Rhymes for shabbiness

• Nearby Words

shabani
shabani falls
shabbily
shabbiness
shabby
shack
shackle

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'shabby' plus the suffix '-ness'. The root 'shabby' dates to the 17th century as a dialectical variant of 'scabby', originally meaning mangy or covered in scabs, derived from Old English 'sceabb' (scab).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shabbiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shabbiness
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