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slovenly Synonyms

Another word for slovenly

Choosing another word for slovenly depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Messy, dirty, and untidy, especially in personal appearance, dress, or living habits.

Usage Example

"His unkempt appearance and wrinkled suit made a poor impression during the job interview."

Strongest
unkempt
untidy
scruffy
sloppy
Strong
disheveled
messy
slatternly
bedraggled
shabby

• adjective (Context 2)

Careless, negligent, or excessively casual in work, speech, or method.

Usage Example

"The editor rejected the manuscript due to its slipshod research and frequent grammatical errors."

Strongest
slipshod
slapdash
sloppy
careless
Strong
negligent
lax
haphazard

• adverb (Context 3)

In an untidy, careless, or slipshod manner.

Usage Example

"The garments were sloppily stitched together and began to unravel after a single wash."

Strongest
sloppily
carelessly
untidily
Strong
messily
negligently

Opposites of slovenly

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

neatly
meticulous
tidy
neat
careful
tidily
meticulously
well-groomed
See all opposites of slovenly

• Nearby Words

slough
slovenian
slovenliness
slovenly
slow
slow loris
slow worm

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