shoddy

(shŏdˈē)

1. Made of or containing inferior material.
2. a. Of poor quality or craft.
   b. Rundown; shabby.
3. Dishonest or reprehensible: shoddy business practices.
4. Conspicuously and cheaply imitative.

1. a. Woolen yarn made from scraps or used clothing, with some new wool added.
   b. Cloth made from or containing such yarn.
2. Something of inferior quality; a cheap imitation.

Related Forms:

• shodˈdi·ly adverb

• shodˈdi·ness noun