Slovenly Definition
slŭvən-lē
adjective
slovenlier, slovenliest
Characteristic of a sloven.
Webster's New World
Careless in appearance, habits, work, etc.; untidy; slipshod.
Webster's New World
Marked by negligence; careless or slipshod.
A slovenly legal defense.
American Heritage
Unwashed, dirty, disorderly.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
adverb
In a slovenly manner.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Slovenly
Adjective
Base Form:
slovenly
Comparative:
slovenlier
Superlative:
slovenliestOrigin of Slovenly
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sloven +"Ž -ly
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