SLOVENLY

a. adv.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Having the habits of a sloven; negligent of neatness and order, especially in dress. A slovenly, lazy fellow, bolling at his ease. L'Estrange.

2.
a.

Characteristic of a solven; lacking neatness and order; evincing negligence; as, slovenly dress.

3.
adv.

a slovenly manner.

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