Quality Assessment Vocabulary

adjective showing a lack of effort or care; incomplete or inadequate

• The team's half-assed effort led to a subpar result.
• Don't do a half-assed job on this project, give it your all.
• Stop being so half-assed about your responsibilities.
• His half-assed attempt at an apology did not suffice.

adjective describing something of poor quality or value, trashy or worthless

• The quality of the product was quite rubbishy, with poor craftsmanship and materials.
• I tried watching that show but it was just too rubbishy for me.
• The party was so rubbishy, we left after five minutes.
• Her excuses for being late were just a load of rubbishy nonsense.

noun a black siliceous stone related to flint, formerly used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak left on the stone when rubbed by the metal

• The scientific method is often considered the touchstone of modern research.
• For many music lovers, vinyl records are the touchstone of quality sound.
• In skateboarding culture, landing a kickflip is the touchstone of skill.
• Honesty is the touchstone of a strong relationship.