adj
shoddy
SHOD-ee
Shoddy (adj) means Badly made or of poor quality. Example: “The furniture fell apart within a week — shoddy workmanship.”
adj
1
Badly made or of poor quality.
"The furniture fell apart within a week — shoddy workmanship."
"They were accused of shoddy record-keeping."
"Do not settle for shoddy knives if you are serious about cooking."
How to use shoddy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCheaply or carelessly made, and it shows.
Common pairings
shoddy workmanship
shoddy treatment
shoddy goods
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Word forms
- Plural
- shoddies
- Comparative
- shoddier
- Superlative
- shoddiest
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The furniture fell apart within a week — _____ workmanship.
Etymology
Originally described cheap recycled wool fabric, of unclear ultimate origin; the "poor quality" sense grew from that fabric being unfit for serious use.
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What does “shoddy” mean?
The word “shoddy” means badly made or of poor quality. In plain terms, cheaply or carelessly made, and it shows.
How do you pronounce “shoddy”?
“Shoddy” is pronounced SHOD-ee (/ˈʃɑ.di/ in IPA).
How do you use “shoddy” in a sentence?
Here is “shoddy” used in a sentence: “The furniture fell apart within a week — shoddy workmanship.”
What part of speech is “shoddy”?
“Shoddy” is an adjective.
