I. ]vənlē, -li\ adjective
Etymology: sloven (I) + -ly (adjective suffix)
1.
a. : having the habits of a sloven : negligent of neatness and order especially in dress or person : slipshod
b. : lazily slipshod
slovenly in thought
2. : characteristic of a sloven : lacking neatness and order
slovenly dress
slovenly thinking
slovenly habits
slovenly grammar
slovenly pronunciation
slovenly workmanship
Synonyms: see slipshod
II. adverb
Etymology: sloven (I) + -ly (adverb suffix)
: in a slovenly manner