slovenly
[ sluhv-uhn-lee ]
/ ˈslʌv ən li /
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adjective, slov·en·li·er, slov·en·li·est.
untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
characteristic of a sloven; slipshod: slovenly work.
adverb
in an untidy, careless, or slipshod manner.
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slovenly
/ (ˈslʌvənlɪ) /
adjective
frequently or habitually unclean or untidy
negligent and careless; slipshodslovenly manners
adverb
in a negligent or slovenly manner
Derived forms of slovenly
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