slov·en·ly 
/ˈslʌvənli/ adjective
/ˈslʌvənli/ adjective [more slovenly; most slovenly] 1 : messy or untidy
▪ slovenly clothes ▪ a slovenly man ▪ He dressed in a slovenly manner. ▪ slovenly habits 2 : done in a careless way : sloppy
▪ slovenly thinking/grammar
▪ slovenly clothes ▪ a slovenly man ▪ He dressed in a slovenly manner. ▪ slovenly habits
▪ slovenly thinking/grammar
— slov·en·li·ness noun [noncount]
