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   slovenly

   /ˈslʌvnli/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of a person or their appearance) untidy and dirty: "a fat, slovenly ex-rock star" Similar scruffyuntidymessyunkemptill-groomedslatternlydishevelledbedraggledtousledrumpledfrowzyblowsydown at heeldirtygrubbyinformal:slobbishslobbyraggedyschlumpyraunchyarchaic:draggle-tailedOpposite tidyneat
   • ▪ (especially of a person or action) careless; excessively casual: "slovenly speech" Similar carelessslapdashslipshoddisorganizedunorganizedunsystematicunmethodicalhaphazardhit-or-missuntidymessythoughtlessnegligentneglectfullaxlackadaisicalslackinformal:sloppyslap-happycouldn't-care-lessOpposite carefulmeticulouspainstaking

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   • 1. slovenliness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLOVENLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   messy, dirty, or not careful: slovenly work. a slovenly housekeeper. (Definition of slovenly from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   The meaning of SLOVENLY is untidy especially in personal appearance. How to use slovenly in a sentence.

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   Slovenly definition: untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.. See examples of SLOVENLY used in a sentence.

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6. www.thefreedictionary.com › slovenlySlovenly - definition of slovenly by The Free Dictionary

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   Define slovenly. slovenly synonyms, slovenly pronunciation, slovenly translation, English dictionary definition of slovenly. adj. 1. Untidy, as in dress or appearance. 2. Marked by negligence; careless or slipshod: a slovenly legal defense. See Synonyms at sloppy. slov′en·li·ness...

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   Aug 30, 2024 · slovenly (comparative slovenlier, superlative slovenliest) Having an untidy appearance; unkempt. The same marks of indolence appeared in the care of his person; for every part of his dress was generally in disorder; and, though he was well made and handsome, yet his.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › slovenlySLOVENLY Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for SLOVENLY: sloppy, wrinkled, shaggy, unkempt, untidy, messy, sloven, blowsy; Antonyms of SLOVENLY: smart, dapper, fashionable, sharp, stylish, chic, dashing, spruce

9. www.yourdictionary.com › slovenlySlovenly Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   adjective. slovenlier, slovenliest. Characteristic of a sloven. Webster's New World. Careless in appearance, habits, work, etc.; untidy; slipshod. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Marked by negligence; careless or slipshod. A slovenly legal defense. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Unwashed, dirty, disorderly. Wiktionary. Synonyms:

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