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shoddy

 

[ ˈʃɒdi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

poor quality

Of poor quality; characterized by inferior workmanship, materials, or performance. Shoddy products often fall apart quickly.

Synonyms

inferior, low-quality, substandard

Examples of usage

  • The shoddy construction of the building led to its collapse.
  • The company received complaints about the shoddy craftsmanship of their furniture.
Context #2 | Noun

deceptive business practices

Dishonest or unethical business practices, especially in relation to selling goods or services. Shoddy can also refer to the act of deceiving customers with false advertising or misleading information.

Synonyms

deceptive, dodgy, unethical

Examples of usage

  • The company was fined for engaging in shoddy business practices.
  • Consumers should be cautious of shoddy sales tactics.

Translations

Translations of the word "shoddy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de má qualidade

🇮🇳 निम्न गुणवत्ता का

🇩🇪 minderwertig

🇮🇩 berkualitas rendah

🇺🇦 низької якості

🇵🇱 kiepski

🇯🇵 粗悪な

🇫🇷 de mauvaise qualité

🇪🇸 de mala calidad

🇹🇷 kalitesiz

🇰🇷 조잡한

🇸🇦 رديء الجودة

🇨🇿 nekvalitní

🇸🇰 nekvalitný

🇨🇳 劣质的

🇸🇮 slabe kakovosti

🇮🇸 lélegur

🇰🇿 сапасыз

🇬🇪 ცუდი ხარისხის

🇦🇿 keyfiyyətsiz

🇲🇽 de mala calidad

Etymology

The word 'shoddy' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the term 'shoddy cloth' which referred to a fabric made from recycled or low-quality materials. Over time, the word evolved to also describe anything of inferior quality or deceptive nature. The negative connotations associated with 'shoddy' have persisted throughout its history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,783, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.