From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishshoddyshod‧dy /ˈʃɒdi $ ˈʃɑːdi/ adjective1BADmade or done cheaply or carelesslyshoddy goods/service/workmanship etcWe’re not paying good money for shoddy goods.2UNFAIRunfair and dishonestshoddy journalism —shoddily adverb —shoddiness noun [uncountable]Examples from the Corpusshoddy• The repairs, however, were shoddy.• That change occurred because many builders and contractors were sued by homeowners' associations over shoddyconstructionpractices.• It should not be difficult to distinguish between the genuine work and the more shoddy effects produced by lithographic reproduction.• You have a right to return any shoddy goods you might buy.• The tellyfaded, the shoddyoilclothvanished, the beautifulsunshine we were missing was forgotten.• The shoddyperformance of the networks and cablenewschannels is indefensible.• After being ground down by a rudecustomer and an unsympatheticboss, they might give shoddy service to good customers.• The shoddy state of schools sums it up: Britain is getting left behind.• shoddyworkmanshipshoddy goods/service/workmanship etc• All tenants must be protected against noise, nuisance, harassment and shoddy service.• Victor was tormented by things that try us all-council bureaucrats, sloppyworkmen, shoddy service.• All too often, Labour-controlled councils provide shoddy services at far too high a cost.• Why should people get rich from sellingshoddy goods, causing us and our pets distress and even death.• The same applies in the case of shoddy service, damagedproducts, faded displays and components that don't fit.• We will not tolerateshoddy service, inefficiency or waste.• After being ground down by a rude customer and an unsympathetic boss, they might give shoddy service to good customers.Originshoddy(1800-1900)shoddy"cloth made from reused wool"((19-20 centuries))