Passable and Shabby

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Passable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.

Usage example: that's a passable paper

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Shabby is an antonym for passable.

Nearby Words: pass, passed, passing, passably, passant

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

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Passable is an antonym for shabby.

Nearby Word: shabbily

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Shabby and Passable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/passable/shabby

Passable & Shabby. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/passable/shabby>.

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