slovenly

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Plus, as sleepwear styles become more fashionable, it’s hard to think of them as strictly for the slovenly set.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

In that instance, the public were given the chance to choose the overall winner, opting for the term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly or greedy" behaviour.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

The intent for him was to start as a slovenly, annoying neighbor, but under Molly’s gaze transform into something more special, warmer and open.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

His personality is corrosive and his appearance both slovenly and increasingly disheveled.

From Salon • May 9, 2024

Charles began to keep one slovenly woman after another.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck