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jerry-built

The word “jerry-built” has 3 syllables: jer-ry-built

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɛriˌbɪlt/

What is synonym and antonym for jerry-built?

In the thesaurus, “jerry-built” has 97 synonyms and 57 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jerry-built along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jerry-built

Antonyms for jerry-built

Meanings of jerry-built

  • adjective
    1. Built cheaply and shoddily.

Example Sentences

  • The hastily constructed shed in the backyard was unmistakably jerry-built.
  • He regretted purchasing the jerry-built computer, as it constantly malfunctioned.
  • The bridge, though initially sturdy-looking, was actually jerry-built and collapsed under heavy traffic.
  • The homeowner discovered that the walls of his house were poorly built and jerry-built when they started crumbling.
  • The company faced lawsuits for selling jerry-built appliances that posed safety hazards to consumers.

On this page you'll find 154 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jerry-built, such as: adept, adroit, amateur, amateurish, artful, artistic, artless.

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