US /ˈslʌvənli/ UK /ˈslʌv.ən.li/
adj Freq #52058

Meanings

  1. 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. 2
    adj

    Careless or negligent; sloppy.

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

  3. 3
    adj

    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person

  4. 4
    adj

    Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
3 adj · negligent of neatness... frowsy
Word family
Derived forms slovenlilyslovenliness

Etymology

From sloven + -ly.

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