Dictionary
slov•en•ly
Pronunciation: (sluv'un-lē), [key]
—adj., -li•er, li•est,
—adv.
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adj.
1. untidy or unclean in appearance or habits.
2. characteristic of a sloven; slipshod:
slovenly work.
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adv.
in an untidy, careless, or slipshod manner.
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