Sloppiness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Falsely emotional in a maudlin way.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The quality of not being careful or taking pains.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water; "the baseball game was canceled because of the wateriness of the outfield"; "the water's muddiness made it undrinkable"; "the sloppiness of a rainy November day".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
A lack of order and tidiness; not cared for.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sloppiness of the room was evident in the scattered clothes and unwashed dishes.
- Her sloppiness in keeping track of her finances led to a lot of unnecessary stress.
- The sloppiness of the construction work was apparent in the uneven walls and crooked floors.
- The restaurant's sloppiness in maintaining cleanliness standards led to a decline in customer satisfaction.
- The sloppiness of the student's handwriting made it difficult for the teacher to read and grade the assignment.