shoddy

• Descreve algo feito de maneira ruim, malfeita ou de baixa qualidade; também pode indicar falta de cuidado ou de honestidade.

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.

   Mal feito

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheapflimsyinferiorjerry-builtjunkrubbishysecond-rateshabbysleazytackytawdrytrashy

   Antônimosdurableexcellentqualityreliablesolidstoutsturdysubstantialsuperior

2. Inferior workmanshipB2formal

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

   De má qualidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbotchedcarelesscheapcrudeinferiorjerry-builtpoorsecond-rateslipshodsloppytackytawdry

   Antônimosexcellentfinefirst-ratequalityskilledsuperior

3. Deceptive or misleadingC1formal

   Designed to deceive or mislead, either deliberately or inadvertently.

   Enganoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboguscounterfeitdeceptivedishonestfakefalsefraudulentmisleadingshamspurious

   Antônimosgenuinehonestsinceretruthful

• Substantivo que designa fibra de lã recuperada obtida pela desfibrilação de trapos ou resíduos de lã, usada em tecidos de baixa qualidade; também pode se referir a produto ou material inferior ou de má qualidade.

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.

   Fibra de lã recuperada

   • 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.