slovenliness

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Here is nothing of Extravagancy, I always lov'd Neatness, and abhor Slovenliness.

From Colloquies of Erasmus, Volume I. by Erasmus, Desiderius

Slovenliness in planning is as bad as slovenliness in expression.

From Public Speaking by Stratton, Clarence

As for Slovenliness, they may, I confess, plead the old Proverb, That what the Eyes see not, the Heart rues not.

From Medicina Flagellata Or, The Doctor Scarify'd by Anonymous

Slovenliness in this particular is fatal to all music, above all to that for the organ, which is meant to guide and control.

From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 353, October 2, 1886. by Peters, Charles

Slovenliness we may of course avoid, whenever there is a wish to do so, and an abundance of water.

From The Young Mother Management of Children in Regard to Health by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)