down-at-heel (Meaning)
down-at-heel
shabby
Synonyms & Antonyms of down-at-heel
down-at-heel Sentence Examples
- The down-at-heel building had peeling paint and broken windows.
- The man was down-at-heel, his clothes threadbare and his shoes scuffed.
- The once-grand hotel had become down-at-heel, with faded grandeur and crumbling infrastructure.
- The down-at-heel neighborhood was characterized by dilapidated houses and unkempt streets.
- The down-at-heel car had rusty body panels and a rattling engine.
- The homeless man, down-at-heel and destitute, wandered the streets with a forlorn expression.
- The down-at-heel pawn shop displayed an eclectic collection of worn and damaged goods.
- The down-at-heel pub was a popular haunt for locals seeking a cheap pint and a smoky atmosphere.
- The down-at-heel boxer had lost his former glory, now struggling with injuries and financial woes.
- The down-at-heel businessman had lost his fortune and now lived in a dingy apartment.
FAQs About the word down-at-heel
shabby
dilapidated, gone to seed, tacky, ratty, abandoned, scrubby, sleazy, run-down, grungy,scruffy
new, maintained, kept-up, fresh, brand-new, rebuilt, mended,reconstructed, cared-for, patched
The down-at-heel building had peeling paint and broken windows.
The man was down-at-heel, his clothes threadbare and his shoes scuffed.
The once-grand hotel had become down-at-heel, with faded grandeur and crumbling infrastructure.
The down-at-heel neighborhood was characterized by dilapidated houses and unkempt streets.
