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slovenly

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Recent Examples of slovenly
Adjective
To them, flame is slovenly, backward, even atavistic, tolerable only when used for ceremonial purposes. Stephen Pyne, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024 Giraffes at least keep the water sports to themselves; their slovenly, muck-loving neighbors, on the other hand, spread the excrement far and wide. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024 Slough House is headed by the slovenly, flatulent, and frequently intoxicated Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), who routinely heaps verbal abuse on his staff. Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023 In this era of slovenly journalism and educational malpractice, National Review Institute’s devotion to authentic history, reasoned debate, and insightful commentary is invaluable. Peter J. Travers, National Review, 30 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for slovenly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slovenly
Adjective
  • Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.
    Sam Settleman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • State police said the issue was overblown as an independent report for Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration stated that the controversy was largely a problem of sloppy record-keeping, mistakes, and lack of training — and not intentional misconduct.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Getty Images Jenner's look, on the other hand, was quite a departure from her usual sleek yet shaggy pixie.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 13 May 2025
  • Using your hands, mix until a shaggy dough forms and all of the dry spots are gone.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Most wine lovers know that the word Sauvignon comes from the French word sauvage and the word blanc simply means white, but most people don’t know the reason is because when untrained vines of the variety have a distinctly unkempt appearance.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But, as in these United States, the key question remains whether creeping totalitarianism — from the left and the right — will squeeze everyday people out of their inalienable right to just be their sometimes obnoxious, unkempt, idiosyncratic selves.
    Ed Wallace, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024
Adjective
  • Even her confession of her untidy bathroom eschews the pedestal of celebrity.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Research published in Personal Relationships reflects this trend: Women often feel burdened by men’s untidy habits such as leaving messes.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Felix, a neat freak, moves in with his messy best friend Oscar following his divorce, and their relationship is put to the test — and then some.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • There, Parker stuck to her middle part, messy waves and played with pattern clashing, wearing a button-up, floral midi dress under a turquoise jacket decoarted in white polka dots.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 May 2025

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“Slovenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slovenly. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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