slovenly C2 Topic:Mathematics & Measurement US /ˈslʌvənli/ UK /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ See IPA manual Freq #52058 Meanings 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. 2 adj Careless or negligent; sloppy. You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof? 3 adj negligent of neatness especially in dress and person 4 adj Dirty, unwashed; disorderly. Thesaurus Synonyms 3 adj · negligent of neatness... frowsy Word family Derived forms slovenlilyslovenliness Common collocations slovenly appearance Adjective + noun Etymology From sloven + -ly. Topics Mathematics & Measurement External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # slovenly **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /ˈslʌvənli/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ **Frequency rank:** 52058 ## Meanings 1. Having an untidy appearance; unkempt. 2. Careless or negligent; sloppy. 3. negligent of neatness especially in dress and person 4. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly. ## Examples - 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. - You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof? ## Derived Forms - slovenlily - slovenliness ## Etymology From sloven + -ly. ## Topics - Mathematics & Measurement markdown