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单词 sloppiness
释义

sloppy

adjective

slop·​py ˈslä-pē How to pronounce sloppy (audio)
sloppier; sloppiest
1
a
: wet so as to spatter easily : slushy
a sloppy racetrack
b
: wet or smeared with or as if with something slopped over
2
: slovenly, careless
a sloppy dresser
did sloppy work
3
: disagreeably effusive
sloppy sentimentalism
sloppily
ˈslä-pə-lē How to pronounce sloppy (audio)
adverb
sloppiness noun

Synonyms

  • blowsy
  • blowzy
  • dowdy
  • frowsy
  • frowzy
  • slobbish
  • slobby
  • sloven
  • slovenly
  • unkempt
  • untidy
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Example Sentences

Your work has been very sloppy lately. a sloppy child who always seems to have spilled something on his clothes
Recent Examples on the Web Democrats, and particularly the progressive wing of the party, are sloppy with language. Michael Sokolove, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 The whole team was uncharacteristic sloppy on defense compared to previous ones under Snitker. Terence Moore, Forbes, 16 June 2022 The Beavers’ defense was unusually sloppy, as two errors led to a pair of unearned runs. oregonlive, 13 May 2022 The morning practice was particularly sloppy as Romain Grosjean, Rossi’s teammate at Andretti, went off track, as did two-time Barber winner Will Power. al, 30 Apr. 2022 The Rockets were also uncharacteristically sloppy on Sunday night, even for their standards. Rahat Huq, Chron, 18 Mar. 2022 But that final line would have certainly looked different if not for the sixth inning of the Angels’ sloppy 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Friday at Angel Stadium. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 Move with intention here; this shouldn't be sloppy. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 28 July 2022 Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faced criticism for putting the board together and even admitted its rollout was sloppy. Luke Barr, ABC News, 19 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sloppy

adjective

slop·​py ˈslä-pē How to pronounce sloppy (audio)
sloppier; sloppiest
1
: careless in work or in appearance
2
: wet enough to spatter easily : containing a lot of moisture
sloppy mud

sloppiness

noun

as in sentimentality
the state or quality of having an excess of tender feelings (as of love, nostalgia, or compassion) the tearful sloppiness that you find in so many country-and-western songs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sentimentality
  • sentimentalism
  • mushiness
  • bathos
  • mawkishness
  • soppiness
  • emotion
  • sappiness
  • gooeyness
  • saccharinity
  • syrup
  • mush
  • sentiment
  • lovey-doveyness
  • sirup
  • hokiness
  • corniness
  • hokeyness
  • schmaltz
  • corn
  • schmalz

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cynicism
  • hardheadedness
  • hard-heartedness
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