slovenliness

noun

Meaning

Habitual neglect of personal appearance, hygiene, or the cleanliness of one's surroundings.

Examples

Her slovenliness made it difficult for her to keep a steady job.
The manager reprimanded the staff for the slovenliness of the kitchen area.

Synonyms: messiness, untidiness, disarray, squalor, negligence

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slovenliness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌv.ən.li.nəs/

Definition

Habitual neglect of personal appearance, hygiene, or the cleanliness of one's surroundings.

Examples

Her slovenliness made it difficult for her to keep a steady job.
The manager reprimanded the staff for the slovenliness of the kitchen area.
Despite his brilliance, his reputation suffered due to his chronic slovenliness.

Synonyms of slovenliness

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Antonyms of slovenliness

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