shitty
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for shitty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — (vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
(vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality.
“It's been a shitty week at work.”
2. adj
(vulgar, slang) Drunk or under the influence of drugs.
“He got shitty at the party and had to be driven home.”
Opposites
How to use shitty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shitty day
feel shitty
Vulgar; common in casual speech but not formal writing.
Etymology
From shit plus the adjective suffix -y.
Full origin of shitty →Frequently asked questions
What does “shitty” mean?
The word “shitty” means (vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality. In plain terms, crude slang for "bad" or "unpleasant," or (in some dialects) "drunk.".
How do you pronounce “shitty”?
“Shitty” is pronounced SHIH-tee (/ˈʃɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “shitty” in a sentence?
Here is “shitty” used in a sentence: “It's been a shitty week at work.”
What part of speech is “shitty”?
“Shitty” is an adjective.
Is “shitty” a common word?
“Shitty” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shitty” have?
“Shitty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality.
