What does slovenly mean?
Slovenly means Having an untidy appearance; unkempt..
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/ˈslʌv.ən.li/ · adjective
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 slovenly appearance made him disgustful to every one.
Which would you sooner employ, a boy who was plainly, yet neatly clad, or one who had a slovenly appearance, though dressed in fine clothes?
You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof?
British goods have often been despatched in such careless and slovenly fashion that they arrived half broken. The same goods supplied by Germans were packed with such admirable care that they reached their destination quite safely.
Use slovenly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Slovenly means Having an untidy appearance; unkempt..
Common synonyms include untidy, frowzy, frowsy.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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 slovenly appearance made him disgustful to every one.
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