shoddy

[ˈʃɒdi]

shoddy Definition

• 1. badly made or done, of poor quality
• 2. dishonest or immoral

Using shoddy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shoddy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company was accused of producing shoddy goods.

• Example

  The workmanship on this table is shoddy.

• Example

  The report was full of shoddy research.

• Example

  He was fired for his shoddy behavior.

shoddy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shoddy

• inferior
• cheap
• substandard
• defective
• poor-quality

Antonyms for shoddy

• excellent
• superior
• high-quality

Phrases with shoddy

• shoddy goods

  products that are poorly made or of low quality

  Example

  I returned the shoddy goods to the store for a refund.

• shoddy workmanship

  poor quality or careless work

  Example

  The shoddy workmanship on the building led to its collapse.

• shoddy behavior

  dishonest or immoral actions

  Example

  His shoddy behavior got him fired from the company.

Origins of shoddy

from 'shoddy' meaning 'cloth made from shredded wool' which was originally a derogatory term for the cheap and inferior wool used in the cloth

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Summary: shoddy in Brief

The term 'shoddy' [ˈʃɒdi] refers to something that is poorly made or done, of low quality, or dishonest and immoral. It can be used to describe products, workmanship, research, or behavior, as in 'The company was accused of producing shoddy goods.' 'Shoddy' has formal synonyms like 'inferior' and 'substandard,' and informal ones like 'crappy' and 'junky.'