slovenly

• 形容人或其外表不整洁、邋遢、随便，衣着和习惯上显得马虎、不修边幅。

Describes a person or their appearance as untidy, messy, or careless in dress and habits.

1. Untidy in appearanceC1formal

   Negligent of neatness, especially in dress and personal grooming; habitually dirty and unkempt.

   邋遢

   • His slovenly appearance made a poor impression at the job interview.
   • She was criticized for her slovenly habits and messy desk.
   • The hotel room was left in a slovenly condition by the previous guests.

   同义词bedraggleddisheveledfrowzymessyscruffyshabbyslatternlysloppyunkemptuntidy

   反义词dappergroomedneatorderlysmartsprucetidytrim

2. Careless or slipshodC1formal

   Characterized by a lack of care, attention, or precision in work or behavior.

   马虎草率

   • The report was full of errors due to slovenly research.
   • His slovenly approach to the project resulted in many mistakes.
   • The contractor's slovenly workmanship led to structural problems.

   同义词carelessdisorderlydisorganizedmessynegligentscruffyslipshodsloppyunkemptuntidy

   反义词carefulconscientiousdiligentmeticulousneatprecisethoroughtidy