shabbyish

/ˈʃæbɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a shabby or inferior quality; of poor or inadequate standard

“The company was criticized for producing a shabbyish product that didn’t meet customer expectations.”

2. adverb

in a shabby or inferior manner; in a way that is poor or inadequate

“The new employee was doing his work shabbyish and needed guidance from his supervisor.”

Synonyms

  • inferior
  • substandard

Antonyms

  • excellent
  • superior