sloven

1 of 2

noun

slov·en ˈslə-vən

Synonyms of sloven next

: one habitually negligent of neatness or cleanliness especially in personal appearance

sloven

2 of 2

adjective

: slovenly

Examples of sloven in a Sentence

Noun she's a sloven and he's a neat freak—it's a wonder they are able to live together Adjective the lawyer's sloven appearance led me to question his professionalism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sloveyn slut, rascal, perhaps from Middle Dutch slof negligent

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sloven was in the 15th century

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“Sloven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloven. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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sloven

noun

slov·en

ˈsləv-ən

: a slovenly person : slob

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sloven

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