Slovenly
adjective, slovenlier, slovenliest.
1.
untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
2.
characteristic of a sloven; slipshod:
slovenly work.
adverb
3.
in an untidy, careless, or slipshod manner.
adjective
1.
frequently or habitually unclean or untidy
2.
negligent and careless; slipshod: slovenly manners
adverb
3.
in a negligent or slovenly manner
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