Slipshod – (especially of a piece of work) showing little care, effort, or attention

(Pronounced slip-shod)

To remember the definition of the word slipshod, use the following mnemonic:

I slipped on the shoddy (slipshod) flooring. Whoever installed this put in little care or effort.

Examples of slipshod in a sentence

Over the years, he had caused so many problems with his slipshod management style.

Because the builder did a slipshod repair job, we had a leak in the bathroom within days.

The detective was guilty of slipshod work, so the killer still has not been caught.