shoddy

adjective

Meaning

Of poor quality or low standard.

Examples

The repairs to the roof were shoddy and leaked during the next rainstorm.
He complained about the shoddy workmanship on the new furniture.

Synonyms: poor, inferior, cheap, substandard, lousy

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shoddy

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒdi/

Definition

Of poor quality or low standard.

Examples

The repairs to the roof were shoddy and leaked during the next rainstorm.
He complained about the shoddy workmanship on the new furniture.
She was disappointed with the shoddy service at the restaurant.

How to Use shoddy

shoddy workmanship (collocation): work that is done poorly and is of low quality — "The builder was criticized for his shoddy workmanship."
shoddy materials (collocation): substances or components used in manufacturing that are of low quality — "The cheap toy was made of shoddy materials and broke easily."
shoddy service (collocation): customer service that is of a low standard or poorly executed — "We received shoddy service at the hotel and had to complain to the manager."
shoddy treatment (collocation): the way someone is treated in a way that is unfair, unkind, or of low quality — "She felt she had been given shoddy treatment by the company."

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