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- [shod-ee]
- /ˈʃɒd i/
- /ˈʃɒ.dɪ.nɪs/
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- [shod-ee]
- /ˈʃɒd i/
Definitions of shoddiness word
- adjective shoddiness of poor quality or inferior workmanship: a shoddy bookcase. 1
- adjective shoddiness intentionally rude or inconsiderate; shabby: shoddy behavior. 1
- noun plural shoddiness a fibrous material obtained by shredding unfelted rags or waste. Compare mungo. 1
- noun plural shoddiness anything inferior, especially a handmade item or manufactured product. 1
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Origin of shoddiness
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Shoddiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shoddiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
shoddiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shoddiness
noun shoddiness
- amateurishness — The quality of being amateurish.
- cheapness — The state of being cheap.
- flimsiness — The quality of being flimsy.
- inferiority — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
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