slipshod — characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization; careless and unsystematic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization; careless and unsystematic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslɪpʃɑːd/
Korean meaning: 부주의하고 조직적이지 못한, 엉성한
Korean pronunciation: **슬립**샤드
Example Sentences
- The chef's slipshod cooking resulted in a food critic giving the restaurant one star.
- Her slipshod preparation for the presentation was obvious when she couldn't answer basic questions.
- The slipshod construction of the treehouse made it collapse when the neighbor's cat climbed on it.
slipshod
ADJECTIVE//ˈslɪpʃɑːd//
characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization; careless and unsystematic
His slipshod paint job left drips and missed spots all over the wall.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the obsolete term 'slip-shod,' referring to wearing shoes (shods) that were worn down or poorly fitted. The word emerged in the 17th century to describe someone careless about their appearance, later extending to mean careless in general.
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📝Examples
“The chef's slipshod cooking resulted in a food critic giving the restaurant one star.”
“Her slipshod preparation for the presentation was obvious when she couldn't answer basic questions.”
“The slipshod construction of the treehouse made it collapse when the neighbor's cat climbed on it.”
“Due to slipshod record-keeping, the company lost track of important financial documents.”
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