Slovenly

/ˈslʌvənli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Untidy or unkempt in appearance or habits.

His slovenly attire made a poor impression at the formal event.

Habitually careless or sloppy in work or tasks.

The slovenly report was filled with typographical errors and inaccuracies.

Marking a lack of care or effort in appearance, behavior, or performance.

She was reprimanded for her slovenly approach to completing her assignments.

From the Middle English 'slovely', probably from 'sloven'.

slovenly dress

Dressing in an untidy or careless manner.

slovenly habits

Behaviors characterized by carelessness or lack of regard for cleanliness.

sloven

A person who is habitually untidy or careless.

sloppiness

The quality of being careless or untidy.

A term used to describe a person who is lazily unkempt.

He's such a slob, always looking so slovenly.

Referring to a situation or place that is extremely messy.

That party was a total slovenfest.