shoddy

• Beschreibt etwas, das schlecht gemacht oder von minderwertiger Qualität ist, oft auf nachlässige oder unehrliche Weise.

Describes something that is poorly made or of low quality.

1. Poorly madeB2informal

   Made or done cheaply and of low quality, often falling apart or failing quickly.

   Schlecht gemacht

   • The shoddy furniture broke after just a few months.
   • They used shoddy materials to build the shed.
   • The repairs were so shoddy that the leak returned immediately.

   Synonymecheapflimsyinferiorjerry-builtjunkrubbishysecond-rateshabbysleazytackytawdrytrashy

   Antonymedurableexcellentqualityreliablesolidstoutsturdysubstantialsuperior

2. Inferior workmanshipB2formal

   Characterized by poor skill or effort in the making or execution of something.

   Minderwertige Ausführung

   • The contractor was criticized for his shoddy work on the renovation.
   • The report was full of shoddy research and weak arguments.
   • Shoddy craftsmanship is evident in the uneven seams of the garment.

   Synonymebotchedcarelesscheapcrudeinferiorjerry-builtpoorsecond-rateslipshodsloppytackytawdry

   Antonymeexcellentfinefirst-ratequalityskilledsuperior

3. Deceptive or misleadingC1formal

   Designed to deceive or mislead, either deliberately or inadvertently.

   Irreführend

   • The advertisement used shoddy claims to sell the product.
   • His shoddy reasoning was meant to confuse the audience.
   • The company's shoddy accounting practices eventually led to an investigation.

   Synonymeboguscounterfeitdeceptivedishonestfakefalsefraudulentmisleadingshamspurious

   Antonymegenuinehonestsinceretruthful

• Substantiv, das wiederaufbereitete Wolle bezeichnet, die durch Zerkleinern alter Wollstoffe oder Abfälle gewonnen wird, oft in der Herstellung minderwertiger Textilien verwendet; daneben allgemein für billige, minderwertige Ware oder Arbeit.

A noun referring to reclaimed wool fiber obtained by shredding old woolen rags or waste, often used in the production of lower-quality textiles.

unzählbar

1. Reclaimed wool fiberC1formal

   A type of fiber obtained by shredding old woolen rags or cloth, often used in making low-quality yarn or fabric.

   Reißwolle

   • The mill processed shoddy to create cheap blankets.
   • Shoddy was commonly used in the textile industry during the 19th century.
   • The jacket was made from shoddy, which made it less durable.