sloven
1 of 2noun
slov·en ˈslə-vən 
: one habitually negligent of neatness or cleanliness especially in personal appearance
sloven
2 of 2adjective
: slovenly
Synonyms
Noun
- slob
Adjective
- blowsy
- blowzy
- dowdy
- frowsy
- frowzy
- slobbish
- slobby
- sloppy
- slovenly
- unkempt
- untidy
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Example Sentences
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
slovens
noun
as in slatterns
a dirty or sloppy person she's a sloven and he's a neat freak—it's a wonder they are able to live together Synonyms & Similar Words
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- slatterns
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