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SLOVENLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

Example:

slovenly appearance

Synonyms:

frowsy; frowzy; slovenly

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

untidy (not neat and tidy)

Derivation:

sloven (a coarse obnoxious person)

slovenliness (habitual uncleanliness)

slovenliness (a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for)

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