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Shoddy (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Unethical or dishonest; "dirty police officers"; "a sordid political campaign"; "shoddy business practices".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The company was accused of shoddy accounting practices, leading to a massive financial scandal.
  • Unscrupulous real estate developers were convicted of shoddy dealings that left many homeowners financially devastated.
  • The politician's shoddy tactics during the election campaign sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform.
  • The investigative reporter exposed a culture of shoddy ethics within the police department, revealing corruption at the highest levels.
  • Critics accused the corporation of shoddy labor practices, citing cases of worker exploitation and mistreatment in overseas factories.

Synonyms

  • Sordid
  • Dirty

Meaning 2

Made of inferior workmanship and materials; "cheapjack moviemaking...that feeds on the low taste of the mob"- Judith Crist.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Cheapjack
  • Tawdry

Related Words

  • Shoddiness (noun)
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