1. untidy or careless in appearance or habits

1. in an untidy or careless manner

Examples

• His slovenly appearance made a poor impression at the job interview.
• She kept her room in a slovenly state with clothes scattered everywhere.
• The restaurant was criticized for its slovenly service and dirty tables.
• He dressed slovenly, with wrinkled shirts and untied shoes.
• The slovenly student never organized his notes or homework.
• Her slovenly habits included leaving dishes unwashed for days.
• The office looked slovenly with papers piled high on every desk.