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slovenly

adjective

Negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

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Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
LO
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

ˈslʌv.ən.li

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adjective

  1. Negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

    “Filled the door with her frowzy bulk”

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Filled the door with her frowzy bulk
Frowzy white hair
Slovenly appearance

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