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slovenly
adjective
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How to pronounce slovenly:

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:

frowsydisheveledwrinkleddirtyuntidymessydowdyshaggyfilthysloppy
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Antonyms for slovenly:

studioussleekscrupulousheedfulrespectablepresentablefashionabledemandingcomprehensivesophisticated
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