shabby
adjective
impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn.
shabbiest
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superlativeof shabby.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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But it is a copout of the shabbiest sort to exploit this anxiety as a way of averting our gaze from the undiminished threat of North Korea.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 17, 2017
We’re the ones who highlight the shabbiest research.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2016
The pattern veered to the extreme Saturday afternoon, when the Nationals followed their self-described biggest win of the season with one of their shabbiest losses.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 29, 2013
Not the shabbiest of lists, we're sure you'll agree.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 23, 2013
Though the Nolans lived in the shabbiest house in Irish Town, the boys were the dressiest in the neighborhood.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
