Slipshod: meaning, definitions and examples

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slipshod

 

[ หˆslษชpสƒษ’d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

careless work

Slipshod refers to showing a lack of care, thought, or organization in one's work or actions. It is often used to describe something that is done hastily or poorly, resulting in a shoddy outcome.

Synonyms

careless, hasty, negligent, sloppy.

Examples of usage

  • The slipshod report was filled with errors.
  • Her slipshod manner of handling the project led to its failure.
  • The construction was deemed slipshod and unsafe.

Translations

Translations of the word "slipshod" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desleixado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคชเคฐเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nachlรคssig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ceroboh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะฑะฐะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niechlujny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใšใ•ใ‚“ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nรฉgligent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descuido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikkatsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€์ถฉ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nedbalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nedbalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ่™Ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neurejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vanskeligt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeyri-ciddi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descuidado

Etymology

The word 'slipshod' originates from the early 17th century in English, possibly combining 'slip' and 'shod'. The term 'shod' relates to being shoed or fitted with shoes, which implied a certain standard of care in one's appearance and actions. The early meaning referred to someone who was careless in their footwear, as if they had slipped into shoes without proper attention. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader notion, describing people or actions that lack attention to detail or care. By the end of the 19th century, 'slipshod' was firmly established in the English language as an adjective characterizing a lack of meticulousness, and it continues to be used to denote subpar workmanship or negligence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,585, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.