shabbiness

Definitions

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

The quality of being mean, contemptible, or lacking in dignity.

Examples

The shabbiness of the old hotel was evident in the peeling wallpaper and worn-out carpets.

Despite the shabbiness of his clothes, he carried himself with an air of quiet dignity.

The landlord promised to renovate the apartment to address the general shabbiness of the building.

Synonyms

dilapidation seediness tatteredness squalor neglect frumpiness threadbareness

Antonyms

elegance splendor neatness opulence smartness luxury pristineness