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slipshod Synonyms

Another word for slipshod

Choosing another word for slipshod depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization; done in a hasty, sloppy, or unsystematic manner.

Usage Example

"The inspector rejected the building plans due to the contractor's sloppy safety calculations."

Strongest
sloppy
careless
slapdash
shoddy
Strong
haphazard
unsystematic
negligent
half-baked
hit-or-miss

• adjective (Context 2)

Slovenly or untidy in appearance, especially having shoes that are worn down at the heel or loosely fitting.

Usage Example

"He shuffled down the hallway in his slovenly mules, barely lifting his feet from the floor."

Strongest
slovenly
down-at-heel
Strong
untidy
unkempt
shabby
disheveled
scruffy

Opposites of slipshod

The opposite of slipshod shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

meticulous
thorough
careful
painstaking
neat
scrupulous
tidy
conscientious
See all opposites of slipshod

• Nearby Words

slippery
slippy
sliproad
slipshod
slipstream
slipup
slit

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slipshod. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slipshod
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