しょぼい

i-adjective

shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing; gloomy

Casual adjective describing something as disappointing, low-quality, or underwhelming in appearance, performance, or atmosphere. Often used for events, places, or things that feel small, cheap, or dreary.

• あの店みせの内ない装そうはしょぼいね。

  That shop's interior is pretty shabby, isn't it?

• 花はな火び大たい会かいが雨あめでしょぼくなった。

  The fireworks display turned out dull because of the rain.

• しょぼい給きゅう料りょうで生せい活かつするのは大たい変へんだ。

  It's tough living on a meager salary.