slovenly
/ˈslʌvənli/
adjective
- Messy, untidy, or careless in appearance, dress, or habits.
- The room was so slovenly that we couldn't find a clean place to sit.
- His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the job interview.
- She was criticized for her slovenly work habits, always leaving tasks half-finished.
Synonyms
adverb
- In a messy, untidy, or careless manner.
- The report was written slovenly, full of errors and missing sections.
- She ate slovenly, dropping food on the table and her clothes.
- He dressed slovenly, with his shirt untucked and his shoes untied.