shoddiness
|shod/di/ness|
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/ˈʃɑːdiːnəs/
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/ˈʃɒd.i.nəs/
(shoddy)
poor quality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shoddy' originates from English, specifically the word 'shoddy,' where 'shoddy' meant 'made of inferior material.'
Historical Evolution
'shoddy' changed from the English word 'shoddy' and eventually became the modern English word 'shoddy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'made of inferior material,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'poor quality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being poorly made or done.
The shoddiness of the product was evident in its flimsy construction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 01:13