shoddiness

Definitions of shoddiness
  1. noun
    the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction
    synonyms: flimsiness
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    type of:
    weakness
    the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
  2. noun
    the quality of being cheaply imitative of something better
    synonyms: trashiness
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    type of:
    ineptitude, worthlessness
    having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful
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