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Shoddiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoddiest

 

[ ˈʃɒdiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

quality assessment

The term 'shoddiest' refers to something that is of the lowest quality or is poorly made. It implies a lack of care or attention to detail, resulting in shoddy workmanship or inferior products.

Synonyms

below par, inferior, poor, substandard

Examples of usage

  • The shoddiest furniture in the store had already fallen apart.
  • Despite the shoddiest repairs, the house still stood.
  • I won't buy from that brand again; their products are the shoddiest I've seen.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoddiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais pobre

🇮🇳 सबसे खराब

🇩🇪 schlechtesten

🇮🇩 paling buruk

🇺🇦 найгірший

🇵🇱 najgorszy

🇯🇵 最もひどい

🇫🇷 le plus médiocre

🇪🇸 el más malo

🇹🇷 en kötü

🇰🇷 가장 형편없는

🇸🇦 الأكثر سوءًا

🇨🇿 nejhorší

🇸🇰 najhorší

🇨🇳 最差的

🇸🇮 najslabši

🇮🇸 versta

🇰🇿 ең нашар

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ცუდი

🇦🇿 ən pis

🇲🇽 el más pobre

Etymology

The word 'shoddy' comes from the early 19th century, originally referring to inferior quality wool that was made from the scraps and remnants of higher-grade materials. This shoddy wool was used to create cheaper fabrics, which gained a reputation for being poorly made. The term was applied to describe anything of subpar quality, particularly in the context of craftsmanship. The superlative form, 'shoddiest,' emerged to emphasize the most extreme degree of this inferior quality. Over time, it evolved into a broader critique not only of materials but also of workmanship and services, reflecting a societal disdain for anything that compromises quality in favor of expedience or cost-cutting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,845, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.