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shoddily Synonyms
Another word for shoddily
Choosing another word for shoddily depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a careless, poorly made, or inferior manner; with low quality or lack of skill.
Usage Example
"The apartment building had been so poorly constructed that the walls began to crack within a year."
Strongest
poorly
sloppily
slipshodly
carelessly
Strong
badly
cheaply
shabbily
ineptly
haphazardly
bunglingly
• adverb (Context 2)
In a dishonorable, unfair, or inconsiderate way toward others.
Usage Example
"Many longtime employees felt they were treated shabbily during the corporate restructuring."
Strongest
shabbily
unfairly
Strong
badly
meanly
shamefully
dishonorably
scurvily
Opposites of shoddily
The opposite of shoddily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
meticulously
expertly
fairly
decently
honorably
skillfully
carefully
respectfully
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shoddily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shoddily