Orderly and Shabby

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Orderly adjective - Being clean and in good order.

Usage example: a small, unpretentious inn offering pleasant, orderly rooms

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Shabby is an antonym for orderly.

Nearby Words: order, ordered, orderliness

Shabby adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

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Orderly is an antonym for shabby.

Nearby Word: shabbily

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