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Shoddiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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shoddiness

 

[ ˈʃɒdiˌnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being poorly made or done

Shoddiness refers to the state or quality of being poorly made or done. It is characterized by inferior craftsmanship or low-quality materials, resulting in a lack of durability or reliability.

Synonyms

inferiority, poor-quality, substandard

Examples of usage

  • The shoddiness of the furniture was evident in its wobbly legs and flimsy construction.
  • The company's reputation suffered due to the shoddiness of their products.
  • Customers were dissatisfied with the shoddiness of the workmanship on the car.
  • The shoddiness of the building's construction became apparent after it started to deteriorate quickly.
  • His shoddiness in completing the project on time cost him the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoddiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baixa qualidade

🇮🇳 खराबी

🇩🇪 Schlechtigkeit

🇮🇩 kualitas buruk

🇺🇦 низька якість

🇵🇱 niskiej jakości

🇯🇵 粗悪

🇫🇷 mauvaise qualité

🇪🇸 baja calidad

🇹🇷 düşük kalite

🇰🇷 열악함

🇸🇦 سوء الجودة

🇨🇿 špatná kvalita

🇸🇰 nízka kvalita

🇨🇳 低劣

🇸🇮 slaba kakovost

🇮🇸 lélegur gæði

🇰🇿 сапасыздық

🇬🇪 ცუდი ხარისხი

🇦🇿 aşağı keyfiyyət

🇲🇽 baja calidad

Etymology

The word 'shoddiness' originated from the term 'shoddy', which dates back to the early 19th century. Originally used to describe reclaimed wool used in cheap clothing, 'shoddy' eventually came to be associated with anything of inferior quality or workmanship. The addition of the suffix '-ness' transformed 'shoddy' into 'shoddiness', emphasizing the poor state or quality of something. Over time, 'shoddiness' has become a common term used to critique substandard craftsmanship or materials.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,983, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.