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
Antonyms:
adverb
In a slovenly manner.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Slovenly

Adjective

Base Form:
slovenly
Comparative:
slovenlier
Superlative:
slovenliest

Origin of Slovenly

  • sloven +"Ž -ly

    From Wiktionary

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