adj
slovenly
Slovenly (adj) means Untidy in appearance.
adj
1
Untidy in appearance.
2
Dirty and messy, as if never cleaned or tidied.
3
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."
— , Character Sketch. Sir Robert Stout; or, 'Tis Forty-Six Years Since (1909)
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What is the meaning of slovenly?
"slovenly" (adj) means untidy in appearance.
What is another word for slovenly?
Other words for "slovenly" include frowzy, frowsy.
What is the opposite of slovenly?
Opposites of "slovenly" include tidy, spruce, kempt, dapper, neat, orderly.
What are the different meanings of slovenly?
"slovenly" has 3 main meanings: 1. Untidy in appearance; 2. Dirty and messy, as if never cleaned or tidied; 3. Careless and lacking attention to detail.
