sloppy

Meaning 1: General

Showing a lack of care, neatness, or attention; done carelessly or without proper attention.

Examples

• His handwriting was so sloppy that it was difficult to read.
• The team's sloppy defense allowed the other side to score easily.

Meaning 2: Food

Containing a lot of liquid; not thick or solid.

Examples

• I don't like my porridge too sloppy.
• The sauce was a bit too sloppy for my liking.

Meaning 3: Emotion

Excessively sentimental or emotional.

Examples

• The movie's ending was a bit too sloppy for my taste.
• He tends to be sloppy when talking about his pets.

Pronunciation: /ˈslɒpi/

How to Use sloppy

sloppy with (prepositional phrase)

Showing a lack of care or attention in relation to a specific task or area. — "He was sloppy with his money, often overspending."

sloppy about (prepositional phrase)

Showing a lack of care or attention regarding a particular subject or thing. — "She's very sloppy about keeping her room tidy."

Synonyms of sloppy

Words with a similar meaning to sloppy:

• careless
• untidy
• haphazard
• negligent
• perfunctory

Antonyms of sloppy

Words with the opposite meaning to sloppy:

• neat
• careful
• meticulous