adj
Freq #52058
Meanings
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1
adj
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.
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2
adj
Careless or negligent; sloppy.
You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof?
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3
adj
negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
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4
adj
Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
3
adj
· negligent of neatness...
frowsy
Word family
Derived forms
slovenlilyslovenliness
Etymology
From sloven + -ly.