Main Entry: slov·en·ly

Pronunciation: \ˈslə-vən-lē also ˈslä-\

Function: adjective

Date: circa 1568

1 a : untidy especially in personal appearance b : lazily slipshod <slovenly in thought>
2 : characteristic of a sloven <slovenly habits>

— slo·ven·li·ness noun

— slovenly adverb