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Meaning of shoddy
The primary meaning of "shoddy" is relating to something of poor quality or inferior.
Etymology of shoddy
The word "shoddy" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the name of a fabric called "shoddy" that was made from recycled wool and was of poor quality
Initially, it referred specifically to this type of fabric, but over time its meaning expanded to describe anything of poor quality or made with inferior materials
Synonyms
inferior
low-quality
subpar
mediocre
poor
cheap
flimsy
fragile
weak
defective
faulty
imperfect
inadequate
insufficient
second-rate
third-rate
tawdry
gaudy
showy
pretentious
deceptive
misleading
untrustworthy
unreliable
shabby
sleazy
tacky
crude
coarse
rough
unrefined
unsatisfactory
Definitions
- Made or done in a careless or dishonest way, resulting in something of poor quality
- * (Of a fabric or textile) made with a weft that is not woven, but instead is made by carding and then cutting and layering the fibers
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of selling shoddy products that broke easily
- * The shoddy workmanship on the construction project was evident in the numerous defects and flaws