slovenly – untidy and dirty (especially of a persons appearance)
(Pronounced sluh-vuhn-lee)
To remember the definition of the word slovenly, use the following mnemonic:
The lazy slug's oven was never cleaned (slovenly), he just left it dirty and untidy.
Examples of slovenly in a sentence
The slovenly chef was reprimanded for his poor hygiene.
She cleaned up her slovenly appearance ready for the interview.
They lived in a slovenly, yet cosy little cottage.
