slovenly

== English == === Etymology === From sloven + -ly. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ (UK) IPA(key): /ˈslʌv.ən.li/, /ˈslɒv.ən.li/ Hyphenation: slo‧ven‧ly === Adjective === slovenly (comparative slovenlier, superlative slovenliest) Having an untidy appearance; unkempt. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly. Careless or negligent; sloppy. ==== Synonyms ==== See also Thesaurus:careless ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === slovenly (comparative more slovenly, superlative most slovenly) In a slovenly manner. ==== Translations ====