slipshod

American  

[slip-shod] / ˈslɪpˌʃɒd /

adjective

1. careless, untidy, or slovenly.

   slipshod work.

   Synonyms:

   messy , lax , sloppy , loose

2. down-at-heel; seedy; shabby.

3. Archaic.  wearing slippers or loose shoes, especially ones worn at the heel.

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slipshod British  

/ ˈslɪpˌʃɒd /

adjective

1. (of an action) negligent; careless

2. (of a person's appearance) slovenly; down-at-heel

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Other Word Forms

• slipshoddiness noun
• slipshodness noun

Etymology

Origin of slipshod

First recorded in 1570–80; slip ¹ + shod

Example Sentences

Musk's slipshod philosophy extends to nearly every product he owns, with the CEO valuing cost-cutting over the end product to an almost compulsive degree.

From Salon

The court heard the workmanship shown by the gang had been "slipshod" and dangerous in quality.

From BBC

It seems inexplicable that anyone would think such a chaotic, disorganized, slipshod assault on necessary government functions makes sense in a complex world in which millions of lives are dependent upon them working.

From Salon

It had been a slipshod investigation, he announced.

From Los Angeles Times

As for whether the government’s action will cure TD Bank of its slipshod approach to money laundering, only time will tell.

From Los Angeles Times