slovenly
adjectiveHow many syllables in slovenly?
There are 3 syllables in the word slovenly.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:
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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