slovenly

Meanings

• adjective

  Characterized by neglect or carelessness; untidy or messy.

  - "Her room was slovenly and cluttered."
  - "He was dressed in slovenly clothes."
  - "The slovenly behavior of the students was unacceptable."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈslɒv.ən.li/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slovenly
drowsy , mrowsy , rowdy

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Variants

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slovenliness , slovenlinesses , slovenly

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'belonging to or characteristic of Slavs'. The sense developed in Middle English, with the meaning 'clumsy, unskilled' and later 'untidy' or 'careless'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'slovenly' comes from the Old English word 'scloven', which meant 'Slav' or 'Slavic'.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'Slavonic' was used to describe anything related to the Slavic peoples or their languages. Over time, the meaning of the word 'slovenly' evolved to refer to something untidy or careless, with no connection to its original meaning.

3. The word 'slovenly' is sometimes used to describe food that is poorly prepared or lacking in flavor. For example, 'The chef served up a slovenly dish that left the diners disappointed.'

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Related Concepts

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1. neatness: The opposite of slovenly. Refers to being tidy, orderly, and well-groomed.

2. cleanliness: The state of being clean and free from dirt, dust, or other impurities. Related to the concept of slovenly in the sense that a slovenly person may be described as being dirty or unclean.

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Culture

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Slovenly is often used in a derogatory sense to describe someone or something that is untidy, careless, or messy. It has been used in literature and art to depict characters or scenes that are disorganized or neglected. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is described as a 'slovenly man' who 'had on an untidy red-check shirt, a shabby blue sweater, and gray flannel trousers'.

How to Memorize "slovenly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a messy room or a person who is untidy and disorganized. Try to remember the word 'slovenly' when you think of this image.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'slovenly' with a phrase that is easy to remember. For example, 'Sloppy Living Opposites Very Easily Neglect Lots Yielding Ugliness'.

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