shoddy

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒdi/

adjective (shoddier, shoddiest)

  • badly made or done: we’re not paying good money for shoddy goods
  • lacking moral principle; sordid: a shoddy misuse of the honours system

noun

[mass noun]
  • an inferior quality yarn or fabric made from the shredded fibre of waste woollen cloth or clippings: the production of shoddy and mattress stuffing

Derivatives

shoddily

adverb

shoddiness

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: of unknown origin