shoddy

• Describe algo hecho de manera descuidada o con materiales de baja calidad, que resulta deficiente o de poco valor. También puede referirse a un trabajo o producto mal elaborado o deshonesto.

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.

   de mala calidad

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscheapflimsyinferiorjerry-builtjunkrubbishysecond-rateshabbysleazytackytawdrytrashy

   Antónimosdurableexcellentqualityreliablesolidstoutsturdysubstantialsuperior

2. Inferior workmanshipB2formal

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

   de mala calidad, chapucero

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbotchedcarelesscheapcrudeinferiorjerry-builtpoorsecond-rateslipshodsloppytackytawdry

   Antónimosexcellentfinefirst-ratequalityskilledsuperior

3. Deceptive or misleadingC1formal

   Designed to deceive or mislead, either deliberately or inadvertently.

   Engañoso, fraudulento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboguscounterfeitdeceptivedishonestfakefalsefraudulentmisleadingshamspurious

   Antónimosgenuinehonestsinceretruthful

• Sustantivo que designa la lana regenerada o recuperada a partir de trapos o desechos de lana triturados, empleada generalmente para fabricar tejidos o hilados de baja calidad; también se usa para referirse al producto textil elaborado con este material, que suele ser inferior y poco duradero.

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

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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.

   Lana regenerada

   • 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.