Sloppiness

/ˈslɒp.ɪ.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the quality or state of being careless, untidy, or lacking attention to detail.

The sloppiness of her presentation led to misunderstandings among the audience.

a lack of precision or care in performance or execution.

His sloppiness in handling the project caused several delays.

the condition of being messy or unorganized.

The sloppiness in her room made it difficult to find anything.

carelessness in terms of work or conduct.

The report was criticized for its sloppiness and lack of thorough research.

From the adjective 'sloppy', which means 'wet and untidy', likely derived from 'slope' as in a sloping surface causing disorder.

sloppy seconds

A term used to refer to something that has been used or experienced by someone else before.

sloppy joe

A type of sandwich made with ground beef and a sauce, served on a bun, often known for its messy appearance.

sloppy work

Referring to work that is done hastily and carelessly.

sloppy

Carelessly done or characterized by a lack of attention to detail.

messy

Untidy or disordered, often in an unpleasant way.

careless

Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.

A lazy or unkempt state.

That outfit is pure sloppiness.

An informal way to describe poor performance or quality.

The report was total sloppiness.