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Shoddiness
see synonyms of shoddinessNoun
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Shoddiness
see synonyms of shoddinessadjective -dier or -diest
1.
imitating something of better quality
2.
of poor quality; trashy
3.
made of shoddy material
noun plural -dies
4.
a yarn or fabric made from wool waste or clippings
5.
anything of inferior quality that is designed to simulate superior quality
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Shoddiness
see synonyms of shoddiness nounWord forms: plural ˈshoddies
1.
a.
an inferior woolen yarn made from fibers taken from used fabrics and reprocessed
b.
cheap woolen cloth made from this
2.
anything of less worth or quality than it seems to have; esp., an inferior imitation
adjectiveWord forms: ˈshoddier or ˈshoddiest
3.
a.
made of shoddy
b.
made of any cheap, inferior material
c.
poorly done or made
4.
counterfeit; sham
shoddy gentility
5.
contemptible; mean; low
a shoddy trick
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Shoddiness
see synonyms of shoddinessadj. shod·di·er, shod·di·est
1. Made of or containing inferior material.
2.
a. Of poor quality or craft.
b. Rundown; shabby.
3. Dishonest or reprehensible: shoddy business practices.
4. Conspicuously and cheaply imitative.
n. pl. shod·dies
1.
a. Woolen yarn made partially or entirely from scraps or used clothing.
b. Cloth made from or containing such yarn.
2. Something of inferior quality; a cheap imitation.
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