noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
failure; defective article; botch
Refers to a thing that is poorly made, a failed product, or a botched job. Often used for objects, works, or results that are substandard.
このケーキは出来損ないで、真ん中が生焼けだ。
This cake is a failure; the middle is undercooked.
彼の描いた絵はどう見ても出来損ないだ。
The picture he drew is a botch no matter how you look at it.
noun
good-for-nothing; worthless person; flop
Derogatory term for a person who is incompetent, useless, or a failure in life. Strongly negative; used as an insult or harsh criticism.
あんな出来損ないに任せたら、仕事が台無しになる。
If you leave it to a good-for-nothing like that, the work will be ruined.
自分を出来損ないだと思うな。
Don't think of yourself as a worthless person.