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Definition of
slovenly adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
slovenly
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˈslʌvənli
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careless, messy, or dirty in appearance or habits
He grew lazy and slovenly in his habits.
slovenliness
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slow
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