shoddiness
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Definition
Noun: 1. The property of weakness by virtue of careless construction: The state or quality of being poorly, hastily, or carelessly made, resulting in a lack of durability or strength. 2. The quality of being cheaply imitative of something better: The characteristic of being a low-quality, inferior, or unconvincing copy of a superior original.
Usage and Examples
- Referring to physical construction or workmanship:
- The shoddiness of the furniture was evident; the drawers stuck, and the legs wobbled.
- Investigators blamed the building's collapse on the shoddiness of its construction.
- Referring to the quality of an imitation or a non-physical concept:
- The shoddiness of the argument was apparent to everyone in the debate.
- Critics panned the film for the shoddiness of its plot, which was a poor copy of a classic story.
Advanced Usage
- "betray a shoddiness": To reveal or expose poor quality, often unintentionally.
- The product's finish betrays a shoddiness not visible in the advertisement.
- "inherent shoddiness": Poor quality that is a fundamental, built-in characteristic.
- The product was recalled due to its inherent shoddiness.
Variants and Related Words
- Shoddy (adj): Poorly made or done.
- They used shoddy materials.
- Shoddily (adv): In a poorly made or careless manner.
- The report was shoddily prepared.
Synonyms
- Inferiority: The state of being lower in quality.
- Flimsiness: Lack of solidity or strength.
- Sleaziness: (Informal) Manifesting low quality or taste.
- Negligence: Failure to take proper care, which can result in shoddiness.
Antonyms
- Solidity: The quality of being firm, stable, and well-made.
- Superiority: The state of being higher in quality.
- Excellence: The quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
- Craftsmanship: Skill in a particular craft, implying high quality.
Noun
- the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction
- the quality of being cheaply imitative of something better