# slovenly

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ · frequency rank #74,517

## Definitions
1. Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
2. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
3. Careless or negligent; sloppy.

## Etymology
From sloven + -ly.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/slovenly