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Comparative
more slovenly
Superlative
most slovenly
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lacking of cleanliness and neatness, often implying a disregard for personal hygiene or grooming
- His slovenly clothes were stained and wrinkled.
- She developed slovenly habits after months of isolation.
- The slovenly room was cluttered with unwashed dishes.
- He looked slovenly, with unkempt hair and a scruffy beard.
- The report was written in a slovenly, careless style.