Definition of SLOVENLY

slovenly

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt
    • "slovenly appearance"

Adj

  • Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
  • Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
  • Careless or negligent; sloppy.

Adv

  • In a slovenly manner.

Origin / Etymology

From sloven + -ly.

Synonyms

frowsy, frowzy

Scrabble Score: 14

slovenly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
slovenly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
slovenly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

slovenly is a valid Words With Friends word