Sekirov Dictionary

slovenly

/ˈslʌv.ən.li/

adjective 3
adverb 1
forms 4

adjective3

•
Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
- 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? — 1857
Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
•
Careless or negligent; sloppy.
- You say my pamphlet betrays the most slovenly rashness. But where is your proof? — 1848

adverb1

In a slovenly manner.

forms

more slovenly · slovenlier · most slovenly · slovenliest

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