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What is another word for Sloppy? – 221 Sloppy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    careless messy untidy disheveled unkempt sloppy slapdash haphazard lax remiss negligent lackadaisical cavalier casual lax lazy indolent inactive lethargic apathetic indifferent unconcerned uninterested slap-happy happy-go-lucky lackluster perfunctory cursory superficial shallow shoddy shabby shabby-chic threadbare tattered frayed worn faded dilapidated ramshackle rickety tumble-down crumbling decrepit squalid filthy foul dirty soiled stained tainted impure unclean grubby grimy grungy mangy bedraggled draggled dowdy frowsy blowsy blowzy frowsy frumpish frumpy.

    Meaning of Sloppy

    The primary meaning of the word "Sloppy" is related to a lack of care or attention to detail, resulting in a messy or untidy appearance or performance.

    Definitions

    • Lacking neatness or tidiness, often in a way that is considered unattractive or undesirable
    • Lacking care or attention to detail, often resulting in a poor or inadequate performance
    • (Of a person) having a careless or lazy attitude, often resulting in a lack of effort or attention to detail

    Etymology of Sloppy

    The word "Sloppy" originated in the mid-17th century, likely derived from the word "slop", which referred to a liquid or semi-liquid substance, such as mud or sewage
    Initially, the word "Sloppy" described something or someone that was covered in or characterized by slop, and over time, its meaning expanded to include a lack of care or attention to detail

    Example Uses

    • The sloppy workmanship on the construction project resulted in a number of costly repairs
    • She was known for her sloppy eating habits, often spilling food on her clothes
    • The team's sloppy defense allowed the opposing team to score several easy goals

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    meticulous careful precise exact thorough diligent scrupulous conscientious painstaking fastidious finicky fussy demanding strict rigorous exacting methodical systematic organized tidy neat orderly trim spruce dapper immaculate spotless flawless impeccable faultless error-free perfect.

    Related Nouns

    mess clutter chaos disarray disorder confusion turmoil mayhem shambles wreckage ruin dilapidation neglect abandonment decay deterioration disintegration fragmentation splintering crumbling collapse downfall disaster catastrophe calamity misfortune mishap accident blunder mistake error fault flaw defect shortcoming weakness.

    Related Verbs

    spill slop splash drip drizzle trickle leak seep ooze mess clutter litter scatter disarray disorder confuse turmoil wreck ruin neglect abandon decay deteriorate disintegrate fragment splinter crumble collapse blunder err fault flaw defect weaken.

    Related Adjectives

    messy untidy disheveled unkempt careless lax remiss negligent lackadaisical cavalier casual lazy indolent inactive lethargic apathetic indifferent unconcerned uninterested shoddy shabby threadbare tattered frayed worn faded dilapidated ramshackle rickety tumble-down crumbling decrepit squalid filthy foul dirty soiled stained tainted impure unclean grubby grimy grungy mangy bedraggled draggled dowdy frowsy blowsy blowzy frumpish frumpy.