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shoddiness
This term conveys a strong sense of disappointment or indignation, focusing on the gap between a professional standard and the actual, inferior result. It suggests a failure of integrity or a deliberate shortcut taken by the creator, making it more critical than words like "imperfection" or "flaw."
As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It describes a general state of poor quality rather than individual instances of failure, meaning it does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers.
Meanings
Examples
The shoddiness of the construction became apparent when the roof leaked during the first storm.
I cannot believe the shoddiness of this report.
The detective noted the shoddiness of the crime scene cleanup.
Such blatant shoddiness in the wiring is a serious fire hazard.
He was appalled by the shoddiness of the repairs done to his car.
The shoddiness of the costume made the play look like a school project.
Why is there such shoddiness in the final product?
The empire collapsed partly due to the shoddiness of its border fortifications.