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shoddy Synonyms

Another word for shoddy

Choosing another word for shoddy depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Badly made, done, or constructed, typically using inferior materials or careless workmanship.

Usage Example

"The inspector refused to approve the building because of the slipshod electrical wiring."

Strongest
slipshod
shabby
inferior
substandard
Strong
second-rate
slapdash
trashy
cheap
poor
careless

• adjective (Context 2)

Dishonest, unfair, or morally reprehensible in treatment or behavior.

Usage Example

"The company faced severe backlash for its shabby treatment of seasonal workers."

Strongest
shabby
Strong
mean
base
contemptible
unfair
disgraceful
shameful

• noun (Context 3)

Something of inferior quality that is pretentious or designed to appear better than it actually is.

Usage Example

"Experienced buyers can easily distinguish genuine craftsmanship from mass-produced trash."

Strong
trash
rubbish
junk
dross

Opposites of shoddy

The opposite of shoddy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

well-made
honorable
respectable
first-rate
superior
decent
high-quality
fair
See all opposites of shoddy

• Nearby Words

shockwave
shoddily
shoddiness
shoddy
shoe
shoebill
shoebox

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shoddy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shoddy
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