slovenly — untidy or careless in appearance or habits
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: untidy or careless in appearance or habits
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslʌvənli/
Korean meaning: 단정하지 못한, 지저분한, 게으른
Korean pronunciation: **슬**러번리
Example Sentences
- The professor was brilliant but had a slovenly appearance that made students giggle.
- Her slovenly room was a maze of clothes, books, and pizza boxes.
- The company fired him for his slovenly work attitude.
slovenly
ADJECTIVE//ˈslʌvənli//
untidy or careless in appearance or habits
A slovenly student sits amid scattered clothes and dirty dishes
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Origin
From Middle Dutch 'slof' meaning slovenly or loose, combined with the English diminutive suffix '-en'. The word entered English in the 16th century to describe someone of slovenly or careless habits.
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“The professor was brilliant but had a slovenly appearance that made students giggle.”
“Her slovenly room was a maze of clothes, books, and pizza boxes.”
“The company fired him for his slovenly work attitude.”
“Despite being wealthy, he was known for his slovenly dress sense.”
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