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View usage for: (slɒpi) Word forms: comparative sloppier, superlative sloppiest1. adjectiveIf you describe someone's work or activities as sloppy, you mean they have been done in a careless and lazy way. [disapproval] He has little patience for sloppy work from colleagues. His language is disjointed and sloppy. sloppily (slɒpɪli) graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] They lost because they played sloppily. sloppiness uncountable noun Miss Furniss could not abide sloppiness. 2. adjectiveIf you describe someone or something as sloppy, you mean that they are sentimental and romantic. It's ideal for people who like a sloppy movie. ...some sloppy love-story. Synonyms: sentimental, mushy [informal], soppy [British, informal], slushy [informal] More Synonyms of sloppy More Synonyms of sloppy sloppy in British English (ˈslɒpɪ) adjectiveWord forms: -pier or -piest1. (esp of ground conditions, etc) wet; slushy 2. informal careless; untidy 3. informal mawkishly sentimental 4. (of food or drink) watery and unappetizing 6. (of clothes) loose; baggy Derived forms sloppily (ˈsloppily) adverb sloppiness (ˈsloppiness) noun sloppy in American English (ˈslɑpi) adjectiveWord forms: ˈsloppier or ˈsloppiest1. consisting of or covered with slop; wet and splashy; muddy; slushy 2. splashed or spotted with liquids 3. a. very untidy; showing lack of care; slovenly or messy 4. Informal gushingly sentimental Derived forms sloppily (ˈsloppily) adverb sloppiness (ˈsloppiness) noun Examples of 'sloppy' in a sentencesloppy It was regarded as sloppy and lazy painting.We really need to cut out giving sloppy goals away.Sources also defended him against accusations that he was sloppy in his language.This strikes me as pretty sloppy work when you are sending out invoices for thousands of pounds.England were obviously the better side but a little too sloppy at times.The problem of sloppy writing has become increasingly noticeable over the years.We know we have to improve on that and stop giving these sloppy goals away.An employee should be taken to task over sloppy work practices.After we scored we got a little bit sloppy.We have conceded two sloppy goals but we probably could have scored five.We are giving away too many sloppy goals.It was down to the sloppy goals we conceded.It was still a little sloppy.They were slack, loose and sloppy.We rejoiced together, embracing one another with sloppy wet hugs after races.We have to stop conceding sloppy, lazy goals.Combine the dry ingredients with as few stirs as possible to give a wet, sloppy mixture.Using age as a measure of the ability to repay is sloppy, lazy and unjustified.Mix it into the dry ingredients with as few stirs as possible to give a wet, sloppy consistency.Mix this wet mixture into the dry ingredients with as few stirs as possible to givea wet, sloppy mixture.Putting has always been regarded as a weakness, not because he has a poor stroke but because he seemed a little sloppy.He's doing ads and talk shows and he's getting sloppy and lazy. British English: sloppy / ˈslɒpɪ/ ADJECTIVE Work that is sloppy is messy and careless. He hates sloppy writing and careless spelling. - American English: sloppy
- Arabic: غَيْرُ مُتْقَن
- Brazilian Portuguese: desleixado
- Chinese: 马虎的
- Croatian: neuredan
- Czech: lajdácký
- Danish: sjusket
- Dutch: slordig
- European Spanish: descuidado chapucero
- Finnish: huolimaton
- French: désordonné
- German: schlampig
- Greek: τσαπατσούλης
- Italian: sciatto
- Japanese: ずさんな
- Korean: 부주의한
- Norwegian: sjuskete
- Polish: niedbały
- European Portuguese: desleixado
- Romanian: neîngrijit
- Russian: слякотный
- Latin American Spanish: descuidado
- Swedish: slarvig
- Thai: ซึ่งไม่เป็นระเบียบ
- Turkish: gelişigüzel
- Ukrainian: безладний
- Vietnamese: cẩu thả
Chinese translation of 'sloppy' adj - (= careless)
马(馬)虎的 (mǎhu de) - (= sentimental)
感伤(傷)的 (gǎnshāng de)
Definition careless or untidy (informal) I won't accept sloppy work from my students. Synonyms clumsy hit-or-miss (informal) Definition excessively sentimental and romantic (informal) some sloppy love-story Synonyms slushy (informal) wet (British, informal) gushing banal trite icky (informal) overemotional three-hankie (informal) Definition wet sloppy foods Additional synonymsAll the paintings were cheap and amateurish. Synonyms unprofessional, amateur, crude, bungling, clumsy, inexpert, unaccomplished, unskilfulDefinition not paying attention These children were more likely to be inattentive at school. Synonyms preoccupied, distracted, careless, negligent, dreamy, regardless, vague, thoughtless, absent-minded, slapdash, neglectful, heedless, slipshod, remiss (formal), unmindful, unobservant, unheeding, distrait, ditzy or ditsy (slang) Definition foolishly or embarrassingly sentimental a sentimental plot with an inevitable mawkish ending Synonyms sentimental, emotional, feeble, mushy (informal), soppy (British, informal), maudlin, slushy (informal), schmaltzy (slang), icky (informal), gushy (informal), three-hankie (informal) - slope
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Additional synonymsDefinition untidy She was a good, if messy, cook. Synonyms disorganized, sloppy (informal), untidy, slovenlyDefinition excessively sentimental Don't go getting all mushy and sentimental. Synonyms sentimental, emotional, wet (British, informal), sloppy (informal), corny (slang), sugary, maudlin, weepy, saccharine, syrupy, slushy (informal), mawkish, schmaltzy (slang), icky (informal), three-hankie (informal) Definition (of an action) done in a careless way without attention to detail The hotel had always been run in a slipshod way. Synonyms careless, sloppy (informal), loose, slapdash, casual, untidy, slovenly, unsystematicDefinition negligent and careless Such slovenly work is simply unacceptable. Synonyms careless, sloppy (informal), negligent, slapdash, loose, slack, heedless, slipshodDefinition foolishly sentimental She loves soppy love stories. Synonyms sentimental, corny (slang), slushy (informal), soft (informal), silly, daft (informal), weepy (informal), mawkish, drippy (informal), lovey-dovey, schmaltzy (slang), icky (informal), gushy (informal), overemotional, three-hankie (informal) Definition not neat I'm untidy in most ways. Synonyms sloppy (informal), messy (informal), slovenly, slipshod, slatternly (old-fashioned) Definition of, like, or containing water a wide watery sweep of marshland Synonyms wet, damp, moist, soggy, humid, marshy, squelchy |