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slovenly

adjective slov·en·ly \ˈslə-vən-lē also ˈslä-\

: messy or untidy

: done in a careless way

Full Definition of SLOVENLY

1
a :  untidy especially in personal appearance
b :  lazily slipshod <slovenly in thought>
2
:  characteristic of a sloven <slovenly habits>
— slo·ven·li·ness noun
— slovenly adverb
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First Known Use of SLOVENLY

circa 1568

Related to SLOVENLY

Synonyms
blowsy (also blowzy), dowdy, frowsy (or frowzy), slobbish, slobby, sloven, sloppy, unkempt, untidy
Antonyms
dapper, dashing, dolled up, sharp, smart, spruce
SLOVENLY Defined for Kids

slovenly

adjective slov·en·ly \ˈslə-vən-lē\

Definition of SLOVENLY for Kids

1
:  personally untidy
2
:  very careless

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