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slovenly definition

slov·enly (sluv′ən lē)

adjective slovenlier -·lier, slovenliest -·li·est

  1. characteristic of a sloven
  2. careless in appearance, habits, work, etc.; untidy; slipshod

adverb

in a slovenly manner

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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