sloven
a person who is habitually negligent of neatness or cleanliness in dress, appearance, etc.
a person who works, acts, speaks, etc., in a negligent, slipshod manner.
Origin of sloven
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How to use sloven in a sentence
As to his being a sloven in dress, is that what they say about him?
The Rose of Old St. Louis | Mary DillonShe carried a sloven list that brought her port chains under, and she shouldered at her anchor like a drunken man at a post.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellBesides, the appearance of a well-dressed man commands a certain degree of respect which would never be shown to a sloven.
Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness | Arthur MartineA sloven, except on Sundays and courting-days, and then only clean on the outside.
He used to be quite a sloven in his dress; you know how very slovenly most American gentlemen are in their dress, at any rate.
Indian Summer | William D. Howells
British Dictionary definitions for sloven
/ (ˈslʌvən) /
a person who is habitually negligent in appearance, hygiene, or work
Origin of sloven
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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