shoddy
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of poor quality or construction.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃɑdi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of poor quality or construction.
noun
Reclaimed wool fiber
A low-grade cloth made from by-products of wool processing, or from recycled wool.
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This meaning: Of poor quality or construction.
Used this way, shoddy is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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