slovenly
UK/'slʌvәnli/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Untidy and dirty in appearance; careless and negligent in work or habits.
邋遢的，不修边幅的；马虎的，潦草的
adv.
In an untidy, careless manner.
邋遢地，马虎地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishslovenother
+
lyin the manner of
=slovenly
Common Collocations
- 1.slovenly appearance邋遢的外表
- 2.slovenly habits邋遢的习惯
- 3.slovenly work马虎的工作
- 4.[slovenly manner]散漫的举止
Example Sentences
- 1.
His slovenly appearance made a poor impression at the job interview.
- 2.
The report was full of errors, reflecting her slovenly approach to work.
- 3.
The landlord complained about the tenant's slovenly habits and messy apartment.