shabby-genteel
Speech parts
1. shabby-genteel - Adjective
2. shabby-genteel - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
trying to maintain dignity and self respect despite shabbiness
Source: WordNetSynonyms
cockney
common
low
scrubby
earthborn
ordinary
plain
proud
commonplace
vulgar
rude
lowly
homely
plebeian
baseborn