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slovenly
slov·en·ly [ slúvvənlee ] (comparative slov·en·li·er, superlative slov·en·li·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
an offensive term meaning not concerned about conventional standards of personal hygiene and tidiness

slov·en·li·ness noun
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