shoddy 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of shoddynext
1
as in poor
of low quality shoddy merchandise that soon fell to pieces

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2
as in notorious
not respectable a waterfront area filled with shoddy saloons, tattoo parlors, and houses of prostitution

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shoddy

2 of 2

noun

as in synthetic

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Recent Examples of shoddy
Adjective
Nothing had been stolen, but someone made a shoddy effort to mimic a break-in. — Maya Singer, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Diggle’s singular guitar style, a minimalist technique which often consists of just two or three notes played incessantly, derived from both a punk need to get back to rock basics and the limitations of shoddy equipment. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026 Nearly six decades of wear-and-tear left the fragile prop in pretty shoddy condition, so Roddenberry’s team enlisted the help of contemporary Hollywood model designer Lou Zutavern. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 April’s propensity for nicking small items that don’t belong to her is mentioned only once, transparently used to drive a plotline that’s already shoddy. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoddy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoddy
  1. poor
  2. notorious
  3. synthetic
  4. terrible
  5. infamous
  6. simulation
  7. cheap
  8. shady
Adjective
  • Measles usually kills two or three people in every 1,000 cases, the WHO says, but the disease can be more deadly in poorer nations because of factors such as malnutrition.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • That receiver sends that poor defender into next week at the pylon.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • Durham was later apprehended and served time in prison for the crime, but not before selling the paintings to a notorious crime boss who was later found in possession of the art.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Operation Save Skid Row saw federal and city authorities execute 28 arrest warrants and 44 search warrants in an effort to dismantle drug distribution networks in the notorious neighborhood.
    — Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of notorious
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  • Using it, robots can practise movements, encounter synthetic hazards and fail without destroying costly hardware.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Natural vs synthetic According to Haddow, natural kratom leaves have been used for centuries in Southeast Asia.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • The second storyline takes place in 2026 and concerns the murder of none other than Hal Jordan, who returned to Rushville as a social pariah after the terrible events that transpired 10 years before.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles are struggling, the Cowboys look terrible, and the Giants don’t have a quarterback.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • The basic set-up, for years, was just a comic ripping off a joke and performing it on stage; the infamous mid-2000s Comedy Store stand-off between Joe Rogan and alleged joke thief Carlos Mencia is one of the most famous examples.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This entire ordeal can be traced back to the infamous BCS formula, which captivated audiences with computer rankings that led to fans essentially yelling at computers at seasons end.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of infamous
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  • The playoff projections are based on a Monte Carlo simulation, a computation of random sampling used to predict outcomes, of the 2026 season.
    — Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The scientists tested their conclusions by running simulations of planetary system evolution, all of which began with different conditions.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of simulation
Adjective
  • Investors now see access to cheap and reliable power as a precondition for European companies to compete long-term.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Telehealth sites hit their first jackpot in the 2010s, when Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction came off patent, allowing for the sale of cheaper generics.
    — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • The fake image was attention-grabbing, shady, and timely — in other words, perfect for social media virality but a potential liability for the parties involved.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
  • If weather permits, be sure to dine at Oliveto Restaurant & Lounge Bar, which sits beneath a shady grove of trees and overlooks the pool and vineyard.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Shoddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoddy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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