shoddy 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of shoddynext
1
as in poor
of low quality shoddy merchandise that soon fell to pieces

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2
as in notorious
not respectable a waterfront area filled with shoddy saloons, tattoo parlors, and houses of prostitution

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shoddy

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noun

as in synthetic

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Recent Examples of shoddy
Adjective
Diggle’s singular guitar style, a minimalist technique which often consists of just two or three notes played incessantly, derived from both a punk need to get back to rock basics and the limitations of shoddy equipment. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026 Nearly six decades of wear-and-tear left the fragile prop in pretty shoddy condition, so Roddenberry’s team enlisted the help of contemporary Hollywood model designer Lou Zutavern. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 April’s propensity for nicking small items that don’t belong to her is mentioned only once, transparently used to drive a plotline that’s already shoddy. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 Porky Pig and Daffy Duck aren’t celebrities but second-class citizens forced to order their shoddy goods from Acme, a monopoly that ships everything in oddly familiar blue and brown boxes. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoddy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoddy
  1. poor
  2. notorious
  3. synthetic
  4. terrible
  5. infamous
  6. simulation
  7. cheap
  8. shady
Adjective
  • Such diagnoses can carry an extraordinarily poor neonatal prognosis.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Road accidents are frequent in Africa’s most populous country, in part due to poor road conditions and lax enforcement of traffic laws.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of poor
Adjective
  • While expected, the decision is notable because Rasmussen — beyond being one of MLB’s best pitchers — is a notorious Yankee killer.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • During the Malaysian Grand Prix's previous run from 1999-2017, the track became notorious for sudden downpours which made for thrilling races and some unexpected results.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of notorious
Noun
  • Using it, robots can practise movements, encounter synthetic hazards and fail without destroying costly hardware.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Natural vs synthetic According to Haddow, natural kratom leaves have been used for centuries in Southeast Asia.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of synthetic
Adjective
  • Platforms prefill a name, email and phone number so a user can submit in one tap without leaving the feed, which is wonderful for a consumer promotion and terrible for a six-figure investment.
    — Jonathan Durante, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Saddled with terrible reviews and negative word-of-mouth, Tom Cruise‘s absurdist dark comedy has cratered at the box office with $8 million in North America and $20 million globally in its first weekend of release.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of terrible
Adjective
  • Much of the discourse surrounds Kazan’s creative choice in how to portray the book’s infamous antagonist, Cathy Ames, in Netflix’s seven-episode limited series out Thursday.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That said, even in a sport now infamous for quick cash grabs, this feels like the most blatant of them all.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of infamous
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  • Computational simulations, however, showed that these channels connect with one another, creating a three-dimensional network through which lithium ions can move.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic’s researchers tested fifteen other AI models on the same simulation, and found that all of them displayed similar urges.
    — Kevin Roose, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of simulation
Adjective
  • Amazon’s two cheaper models also come in child-friendly versions tailored to whether your child is between three and five, or six and 12.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The audience is full of young people — the revival has continued the original production’s commitment to offering cheap day-of tickets — many of whom have strong connections to the material.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheap
Adjective
  • The extensive wellness area is built into the rocks with a series of open-air mezzanines, treatment rooms, shady sea-viewing spots and plunge pools.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from Anderson, Paz and Méndez have moments of raw emotion in their scenes together, but Affleck and Washington never generate much heat, while Yeun mostly stands around looking shady.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of shady

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“Shoddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoddy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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