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crappy Synonyms
Another word for crappy
Choosing another word for crappy depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Of very poor quality, inferior workmanship, or unpleasant character (informal/slang).
Usage Example
"We decided to leave the theater early because the movie had a lousy plot and terrible acting."
Strongest
lousy
shoddy
Strong
rubbish
awful
terrible
inferior
substandard
second-rate
junky
atrocious
• adjective (Context 2)
Feeling unwell, exhausted, or miserable in spirits (informal/slang).
Usage Example
"She stayed home in bed all weekend because a sudden summer cold made her feel rotten."
Strongest
rotten
lousy
Strong
wretched
miserable
unwell
under the weather
poorly
Opposites of crappy
The opposite of crappy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
excellent
superb
first-rate
well
healthy
superior
top-notch
wonderful
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crappy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crappy