shoddy (Meaning)
shoddy (n)
reclaimed wool fiber
shoddy (s)
made of inferior workmanship and materials
unethical or dishonest
shoddy (v. t.)
A fibrous material obtained by deviling, or tearing into fibers, refuse woolen goods, old stockings, rags, druggets, etc. See Mungo.
A fabric of inferior quality made of, or containing a large amount of, shoddy.
Fluffy, fibrous waste from wool carding, worsted spinning, or weaving of woolens.
shoddy (a.)
Made wholly or in part of shoddy; containing shoddy; as, shoddy cloth; shoddy blankets; hence, colloquially, not genuine; sham; pretentious; as, shoddy aristocracy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shoddy
shoddy Sentence Examples
- The company's recent products have been shoddy and unreliable.
- The workmanship on the new building was shoddy, with uneven walls and crooked ceilings.
- The shoddy materials used in the construction led to premature deterioration.
- The shoddy excuse she gave for her absence was not accepted by her boss.
- The shoddy service at the restaurant ruined our dining experience.
- The shoddy repairs made on the car did not last for even a week.
- The shoddy workmanship of the carpenter was evident in the misaligned woodwork.
- The shoddy stitching on the new dress made it unwearable.
- The shoddy translation of the novel made it difficult to understand.
- The shoddy evidence presented in court made the suspect appear innocent.
FAQs About the word shoddy
reclaimed wool fiber, made of inferior workmanship and materials, unethical or dishonestA fibrous material obtained by deviling, or tearing into fibers, refuse
bad, coarse,poor, inferior, cheap, terrible, rotten, second-rate, useless, miserable
first-class, high-grade, fine, superior, superior, first-class, good,excellent, good, high-grade
The company's recent products have been shoddy and unreliable.
The workmanship on the new building was shoddy, with uneven walls and crooked ceilings.
The shoddy materials used in the construction led to premature deterioration.
The shoddy excuse she gave for her absence was not accepted by her boss.
