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Definition of shoddily

shoddily

/ˈʃɑː.də.li/
shod · di · ly
Adjective:shoddy
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shoddily Lexical Profile

shoddily Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a careless, poorly made, or inferior manner; with low quality or lack of skill.

Example

"The apartment building had been so shoddily constructed that the walls began to crack within a year."

2

In a dishonorable, unfair, or inconsiderate way toward others.

Example

"Many longtime employees felt they were treated shoddily during the corporate restructuring."

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• Rhymes for shoddily

• Nearby Words

shocklike
shockproof
shockwave
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shoddiness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the 19th-century noun 'shoddy', which originally referred to a cheap, inferior cloth made from shredded woolen rags and waste fibers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shoddily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shoddily
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