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Webster 1913 Edition
Slovenly
Slov′en-ly
,Adj.
1.
Having the habits of a sloven; negligent of neatness and order, especially in dress.
A
slovenly
, lazy fellow, lolling at his ease. L’Estrange.
2.
Characteristic of a sloven; lacking neatness and order; evincing negligence;
as,
. slovenly
dressSlov′en-ly
,adv.
a slovenly manner.
Webster 1828 Edition
Slovenly
SLOVENLY
,Adj.
1.
Negligent of dress or neatness; as a slowenly man.2.
Loose; disorderly; not neat; as a slovenly dress.Definition 2024
slovenly
slovenly
English
Adjective
slovenly (comparative slovenlier, superlative slovenliest)
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:careless
Derived terms
Translations
having an untidy appearance; unkempt
dirty, unwashed; disorderly
careless or negligent; sloppy
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