Characteristic of a sloven; lacking neatness and order; evincing negligence; as, slovenly dress
disapproval Slovenly people are careless, untidy, or inefficient. Lisa was irritated by the slovenly attitude of her boyfriend Sean. = sloppy. lazy, untidy, and careless (sloven (15-21 centuries), probably from sloovin )
negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; "filled the door with her frowzy bulk"; "frowzy white hair"; "slovenly appearance"
Having the habits of a sloven; negligent of neatness and order, especially in dress