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slovenliness

Other forms: slovenlinesses

Definitions of slovenliness
  1. noun
    habitual uncleanliness
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    types:
    slatternliness, sluttishness
    in the manner of a slattern
    type of:
    uncleanliness
    lack of cleanly habits
  2. noun
    a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for
    synonyms: sloppiness, unkemptness
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    types:
    shagginess
    unkemptness of hair
    type of:
    untidiness
    the condition of being untidy
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