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slovenly
What does slovenly mean?
slovenly (adjective): having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce slovenly?
/ˈslʌvənli/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does slovenly come from?
From sloven + -ly.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “slovenly” mean?
tending to cure or restore to health
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having an untidy appearance; unkempt
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having or expressing strong emotions
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not allowed; specifically disallowed
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