slipshod
Adjective: 1. Done carelessly or without proper attention to detail: Characterized by a lack of thoroughness, precision, or neatness; shoddy. 2. Sloppy or untidy in appearance or execution: Showing signs of neglect or hasty work.
The adjective "slipshod" is used to describe work, methods, appearance, or behavior that is careless, untidy, or not done properly. It implies a lack of effort or concern for quality. It is typically used in a critical or disapproving tone.
- The contractor's slipshod work on the roof led to leaks within a year.
- Her report was rejected due to its slipshod research and numerous factual errors.
- He was fired for his consistently slipshod attitude towards his responsibilities.
- We cannot accept such slipshod safety standards in the laboratory.
- "slipshod thinking": Refers to reasoning that is illogical, hasty, or not carefully considered.
- The policy was based on slipshod thinking and failed to address the core issues.
- "slipshod manner": Describes a way of doing something that is careless or haphazard.
- The equipment was assembled in a slipshod manner, posing a significant risk.
- Slipshodness (noun): The quality or state of being slipshod.
- The slipshodness of the construction was evident in every corner.
"Slipshod" has one primary meaning related to carelessness. Its original, now largely obsolete, meaning referred to wearing slippers or loose shoes, implying a slovenly appearance.
- Careless
- Sloppy
- Shoddy
- Haphazard
- Slapdash
- Negligent
- Untidy
- Meticulous
- Thorough
- Precise
- Careful
- Neat
While not a component of many common idioms, "slipshod" itself is often used in fixed descriptive phrases like "slipshod work" or "slipshod habits," which function idiomatically to denote consistent carelessness.
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marked by great carelessness
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a most haphazard system of record keeping
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slapdash work
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slipshod spelling
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sloppy workmanship
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