Shoddy

/ˈʃɒdi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Cheap, low-quality material or goods.

The store was full of shoddy that nobody wanted to buy.

adjective

Of poor quality; inferior or substandard.

The contractor used shoddy materials to build the house, leading to numerous repairs.

Characterized by a lack of attention to detail; carelessly made.

The shoddy workmanship on the furniture was evident in its uneven joints.

Disreputable or dishonorable in nature.

He was criticized for his shoddy business practices that cheated customers.

Originally used to describe a type of wool, shoddy became associated with poor quality.

shoddy workmanship:

Inferior quality in terms of labor or construction.

shoddy deal:

A transaction that is seen as unfair or of low quality.

shoddy goods:

Products that are poorly made and of low quality.

Substandard quality.

This phone is so shoddy; it freezes all the time.

A person who cuts corners.

Don’t trust him; he’s known for being shoddy with his work.