Meaning & Definition of word "Sloppiness"

Sloppiness

/ˈslɒp.ɪ.nəs/

1. the quality or state of being careless, untidy, or lacking attention to detail.
- Example: The sloppiness of her presentation led to misunderstandings among the audience.
2. a lack of precision or care in performance or execution.
- Example: His sloppiness in handling the project caused several delays.
3. the condition of being messy or unorganized.
- Example: The sloppiness in her room made it difficult to find anything.
4. carelessness in terms of work or conduct.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: A lazy or unkempt state.

Example Sentence: That outfit is pure sloppiness.

Meaning: An informal way to describe poor performance or quality.

Example Sentence: The report was total sloppiness.