1. the quality or state of being untidy, careless, or negligent in appearance or habits

Examples

• The teacher criticized the student’s slovenliness in completing assignments.
• His slovenliness was evident from his wrinkled clothes and messy hair.
• The apartment’s slovenliness made it difficult to find anything.
• She was embarrassed by her own slovenliness when guests arrived unexpectedly.
• The company’s slovenliness in record-keeping led to serious problems.
• His mother constantly complained about his slovenliness around the house.