English Explanatory Dictionary

slovenly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
  2. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
  3. Careless or negligent; sloppy.
adv
  1. In a slovenly manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈslʌv.ən.li/ /ˈslɒv.ən.li/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-slovenly.wav

Word forms

slovenly slovenlier slovenliest more slovenly most slovenly

Etymology

From sloven + -ly.

Derived words

slovenlily slovenliness
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