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slovenly

slo·venly

UK/ˈslʌv.ən.li/ US/ˈslʌv.ən.li/ fairly common

adjective

1.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

  • “filled the door with her frowzy bulk”
  • “frowzy white hair”
  • “slovenly appearance”
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Origin

From sloven + -ly.

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