shoddiness

noun

Pronunciation: ˈʃɒdinəs

Definition

Low quality resulting from careless work or inferior materials.

Examples

• The inspector was appalled by the shoddiness of the electrical wiring throughout the building.

• We complained to the manufacturer about the shoddiness of the furniture after the legs broke off.

• His reputation suffered because of the persistent shoddiness of his repair projects.

Synonyms of shoddiness

Words with a similar meaning to shoddiness:

• poor quality
• inferiority
• sloppiness
• substandardness

Antonyms of shoddiness

Words with the opposite meaning to shoddiness:

• quality
• excellence

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