slovenly

adjective

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There are 3 syllables in the word slovenly.

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Definition of slovenly:

slovenly (adjective):: untidy especially in personal appearance; negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt.

Synonyms for slovenly:

blowsy

blowzy

chaotic

confused

dirty

disheveled

dowdy

filthy

frowsy

frowzy

messy

shaggy

slatternly

slobbish

slobby

sloppy

sloven

unkempt

untidy

wrinkled

Antonyms for slovenly:

accurate

antiseptic

arranged

as fresh as paint

as if one had just stepped out of a bandbox

as if you had just stepped out of a bandbox

as neat as a new pin

attentive

bandbox

besuited

brisk

bristol fashion

careful

cataloged

catalogued

charming

chic

chichi

classy

clean

clean-cut

complete

comprehensive

conscientious

controlled

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