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Definition of shoddiness

shoddiness

/ˈʃɑː.di.nəs/
shod · di · ness
Adverb:shoddily
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Adjective:shoddy
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shoddiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being poorly made, carelessly executed, or of inferior material and workmanship.

Example

"The inspector immediately noticed the shoddiness of the building's electrical wiring and ordered repairs."

2

The quality of being dishonest, unfair, or morally reprehensible in conduct or treatment.

Example

"She was deeply offended by the shoddiness of how the company treated its retiring employees."

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• Rhymes for shoddiness

• Nearby Words

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shoe
shoebill

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the 19th-century Yorkshire dialect noun 'shoddy', which originally referred to a cheap textile fabric manufactured from shredded woollen rags, combined with the Old English suffix '-ness'.

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