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- [sluhv-uh n-lee]
- /ˈslʌv ən li/
- /ˈslʌvnlɪnɪs/
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- [sluhv-uh n-lee]
- /ˈslʌv ən li/
Definitions of slovenliness word
- adjective slovenliness untidy or unclean in appearance or habits. 1
- adjective slovenliness characteristic of a sloven; slipshod: slovenly work. 1
- adverb slovenliness in an untidy, careless, or slipshod manner. 1
- noun slovenliness carelessness, neglect 1
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Origin of slovenliness
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; sloven + -ly
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Parts of speech for Slovenliness
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slovenliness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
slovenliness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for slovenliness
noun slovenliness
- messiness — characterized by a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: a messy room.
- grunginess — The condition of being grungy.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- neglectfulness — The characteristic of being neglectful.
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