slovenlike

/ˈsloʊvənaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a sloven or slovenliness; careless, untidy, or unkempt

“The slovenlike appearance of the room made it clear that no one had cleaned it in weeks.”

2. noun

a sloven or an instance of slovenliness

“The slovenlike state of the neighborhood was a source of concern for the local authorities.”

Synonyms

  • careless
  • sloven
  • untidy

Antonyms

  • fastidious
  • orderly