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slovenliness

[sluhv-uhn-lee-nis, slov-] / ˈslʌv ən li nɪs, ˈslɒv- /


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But Vera, the character, is far more than that, and not just because Blethyn infuses her with such a captivating mix of slovenliness and precision, prickliness and empathy.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2025

Our language “becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.”

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2023

It becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.

From Salon Dec. 27, 2021

And it seems like our writer’s husband wants to live his slovenly life and be pursued by a woman who is put off by slovenliness.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2021

The word had connotations of dirt and slovenliness and dishonor.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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