What does the cryptic crossword clue "Can an adept, shy engineer be so very shoddy? (5,3,5)" mean?

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Can an adept, shy engineer be so very shoddy? (5,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #27119 | 8 Down | 2017-02-13 flower

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