Scummy and Shabby

Scummy

Scummy adjective - Arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust.
Usage example: the jury was disgusted by the defense attorney's scummy attempt to portray the victim as deserving of what she got

Shabby and scummy are semantically related in despicable topic. In some cases you can use "Shabby" instead an adjective "Scummy".

Nearby Words: scummed, scumming

Shabby

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

Scummy and shabby are semantically related in despicable topic. Sometimes you can use "Scummy" instead an adjective "Shabby".

Nearby Word: shabbily
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