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Shoddiness (Noun)

The property of weakness by virtue of careless construction.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The poor condition of the building after just a few years of use was a testament to the shoddiness of its initial construction.
His art project fell apart during the exhibition, exposing the shoddiness of the materials he had chosen to save money.
Years of neglect had taken their toll on the facility, but it was clear that shoddiness had been evident from the start.
She was discouraged from buying the house due to the obvious shoddiness of the repairs that had been done.
The constant malfunctions and breakdowns of the new appliances highlighted the inherent shoddiness of the company's manufacturing process.

The quality of being cheaply imitative of something better.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The hotel's shoddiness was evident in its flimsy furniture and peeling wallpaper, giving the impression of a hastily assembled imitation of luxury.
Despite its claim to be inspired by Italian architecture, the tract housing development reeked of shoddiness, with bland facades and hastily laid brickwork.
Critics panned the knockoff designer handbags for their blatant shoddiness, pointing out the cheap materials and poorly stitched seams that revealed their counterfeit nature.
Among the city's many themed restaurants, this one stood out for its shoddiness, serving an unconvincing approximation of authentic cuisine that felt like a lazy imitation.
Visitors couldn't help but notice the shoddiness of the museum exhibit, where photocopied posters and hastily assembled displays gave the impression of a low-budget production.