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slovenly
[ sluhv-uhn-lee, slov- ]
adjective
, slov·en·li·er, slov·en·li·est.
- untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
Synonyms: slatternly, slutty
Antonyms: neat
- characteristic of a sloven; slipshod:
slovenly work.
Synonyms: disorderly, loose, careless
Antonyms: careful
adverb
- in an untidy, careless, or slipshod manner.
slovenly
/ ˈslʌvənlɪ /
adjective
- frequently or habitually unclean or untidy
- negligent and careless; slipshod
slovenly manners
adverb
- in a negligent or slovenly manner
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Derived Forms
- ˈslovenliness, noun
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Other Words From
- slov·en·li·ness noun
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Example Sentences
A toilet may be as offensive to good taste and propriety by being too elaborate, as by being slovenly.
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Paper is cheap, and a half sheet looks both mean and slovenly.
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The park is one of the largest in England, but it showed many evidences of neglect and slovenly care.
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In France there is no such excuse, and therefore there should be no such slovenly waste.
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His manner of carrying is as slovenly as all his other management.
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