Slovenly

Quick meaning: Slovenly is an adjective meaning Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.

Meaning

Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.

More Meanings

1. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
2. Careless or negligent; sloppy.
3. In a slovenly manner.

Example Sentences

You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof?

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?

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.

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.

Word Forms

• slovenlier
• slovenliest

Synonyms for slovenly

Depending on context, synonyms include untidy, frowzy, frowsy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include untidy, frowsy, frowzy, slatternly, slovenlike, seedy.

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