Slovenliness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A lack of order and tidiness; not cared for.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Habitual uncleanliness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The tenant's slovenliness was evident in the piles of dirty laundry and unwashed dishes that filled the apartment.
- Her slovenliness had become a point of contention in the household, with her family begging her to tidy up after herself.
- Despite his intelligence and charm, his slovenliness made him appear unkempt and disheveled to those who didn't know him.
- The landlord was shocked by the state of the apartment when the tenant moved out, citing the slovenliness as a reason for withholding the security deposit.
- Years of living alone had allowed his slovenliness to become a deeply ingrained habit, and it took a concerted effort to break himself of it.