Slovenly

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌvənliː/

Slovenly (adjective)

  1. Untidy or dirty in appearance or habits.
  2. Done in a careless or lazy way.

Examples

  • His slovenly clothes made a bad impression.
  • She arrived with slovenly hair and wrinkled clothes.

Common collocations: slovenly appearance, slovenly attire, slovenly work, slovenly habits

Synonyms of Slovenly

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slovenly

  • describing appearance or organization
  • describing spaces or arrangements