Synonyms for Shoddy & Similar Words
Definition of shoddy
- adjective
- cheap and shoddy; "cheapjack moviemaking...that feeds on the low taste of the mob"- Judith Crist
- of inferior workmanship and materials; "mean little jerry- built houses"
- designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently; "the deceptive calm in the eye of the storm"; "deliberately deceptive packaging"; "a misleading similarity"; "statistics can be presented in ways that are misleading"; "shoddy business practices"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "shoddy"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like inferior, tawdry, weak can replace "shoddy" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Quoting the words of a shoddy"
Saukrates — Father Time (Remix)
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- What are synonyms for shoddy?
- Synonyms for shoddy include: inferior, tawdry, weak, cheapjack.
- How many synonyms does shoddy have?
- Shoddy has 4 synonyms.