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 English
slovenother
+
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.

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