1. untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work
Usage: somewhat dated

Examples

• Her slatternly appearance suggested she had rushed out without looking in a mirror.
• The landlord complained about the tenant’s slatternly housekeeping habits.
• Despite her intelligence, her slatternly dress made a poor impression at the interview.
• The once-pristine kitchen had become slatternly after weeks of neglect.
• She rejected the slatternly stereotype often applied to working mothers.
• His slatternly work habits frustrated his more organized colleagues.