slovenliness

American  

[sluhv-uhn-lee-nis, slov-] / ˈslʌv ən li nɪs, ˈslɒv- /

noun

1. the state or quality of being untidy or unclean in appearance or habits; the character of a slob.

   The whole place looks like a junk room, with a general sense of chaos, filth, and slovenliness.

2. a sloppy or slipshod quality, as of work, research, writing, etc..

   We’ve come to tolerate a shocking degree of slovenliness and illogic in what passes for educated writing.

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Etymology

Origin of slovenliness

First recorded in 1595–1605; slovenly ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Slovenliness we may of course avoid, whenever there is a wish to do so, and an abundance of water.

From The Young Mother Management of Children in Regard to Health by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)

Here is nothing of Extravagancy, I always lov'd Neatness, and abhor Slovenliness.

From Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Erasmus, Desiderius

Slovenliness in planning is as bad as slovenliness in expression.

From Public Speaking by Stratton, Clarence

As for Slovenliness, they may, I confess, plead the old Proverb, That what the Eyes see not, the Heart rues not.

From Medicina Flagellata Or, The Doctor Scarify'd by Anonymous

Slovenliness in this particular is fatal to all music, above all to that for the organ, which is meant to guide and control.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 353, October 2, 1886. by Peters, Charles