Meaning Of The Word Shabby-genteel

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shabby-genteel in British English
shabby but genteel in trying to keep up appearances
adjective: preserving or aspiring to the forms and manners of gentility despite appearing shabby
adjective: trying to maintain dignity and self-respect despite shabbiness

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