What is the Latin word for shabby?

The usual Latin words for “shabby” are sordidus, pannōsus, vīlis; also levis. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“shabby” in Latin

sordidusdirty, filthy, nasty; of poor, mean, base quality, low-brow pannōsusragged, tattered; rag-like; flabby; shrivelled, wrinkled vīlischeap, inexpensive; base, vile, mean, worthless, cheap, paltry levislight, not heavy; easy to digest; quick, swift, fleet, nimble, rapid

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

shabby

PROP., Mean in dress or appearance, male vestitus: sordidus: pannosus; pannis obsitus (ragged).

Figuratively, Mean in disposition or conduct, sordidus: vilis: levis

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for shabby?: The usual Latin words for “shabby” are sordidus, pannōsus, vīlis; also levis. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.