01 a. Having the habits of a sloven; negligent of neatness and order, especially in dress.
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Having the habits of a sloven; negligent of neatness and order, especially in dress.“A slovenly, lazy fellow, lolling at his ease.” — L'Estrange.
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Characteristic of a sloven; lacking neatness and order; evincing negligence; as, slovenly dress.