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slovenly

1 of 1adjective
/ˈslʌvənli/
Forms:more slovenly,most slovenly
1

lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming

  • His slovenly clothes were stained and wrinkled.
  • She developed slovenly habits after months of isolation.
  • The slovenly room was cluttered with unwashed dishes.
  • He looked slovenly, with unkempt hair and a scruffy beard.
  • The report was written in a slovenly, careless style.
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