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.
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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.