adjective
shoddy
SHAH-dee/ˈʃɑːdi/
Of poor quality or below acceptable standards.
The stool's shoddy construction leaves crooked legs and poorly fitted joints.
Etymology
Shoddy first named cloth made from wool waste and old rags; its deeper origin is uncertain. The cloth could look fine when new but quickly lose its gloss, making its name a label for deceptive or poor quality.
In context
the modern word shoddy meaning something of poor quality comes from this fabric it didn't wear very well um didn't last but nonetheless it's cheap
More examples
- Loose seams reveal the jacket's shoddy construction.
- The report relies on shoddy research and outdated figures.
- We expect better than shoddy service at these prices.
Forms
shoddy · shoddier · shoddiest
shoddiness noun — The condition of being poorly made.
shoddily adverb — In a careless or poor-quality way.
Similar words
- inferior
- Compares quality with something better without necessarily implying unacceptable quality.
- substandard
- Specifically means falling short of an established standard or requirement.