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slovenly

2 synonyms and 9 antonyms for slovenly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Untidy in appearance.

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frowzy frowsy

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1. adj

Untidy in appearance.

frowzy frowsy

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2. adj

Dirty and messy, as if never cleaned or tidied.

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3. adj

Careless and lacking attention to detail.

“British goods have often been despatched in such careless and slovenly fashion that they arrived half broken. The same goods supplied by Germans were packed with such admirable care that they reached their destination quite safely.”

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