Sloppiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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sloppiest
[ ˈslɒpiɛst ]
quality assessment
Sloppiest is a superlative form of the adjective 'sloppy', indicating the highest degree of sloppiness. It describes something that is extremely careless, untidy, or lacking in precision.
Synonyms
messiest, most careless, most unkempt.
Examples of usage
- His sloppiest work was submitted for the final assessment.
- The sloppiest handwriting can make it difficult to read the notes.
- That was the sloppiest game they have played all season.
Translations
Translations of the word "sloppiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desleixado
🇮🇳 लापरवाह
🇩🇪 sloppy
🇮🇩 kacau
🇺🇦 неохайний
🇵🇱 niechlujny
🇯🇵 だらしない
🇫🇷 négligé
🇪🇸 desordenado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 조잡한
🇸🇦 غير مرتب
🇨🇿 nepořádný
🇸🇰 nepravidelný
🇨🇳 马虎的
🇸🇮 neurejen
🇮🇸 óreiðulegur
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 არეულ-დარეულ
🇦🇿 qeyri-şəffaf
🇲🇽 desordenado
Etymology
The word 'sloppy' originated in the mid-19th century, possibly from the earlier word 'sloop', which refers to a type of boat. The notion of something being 'sloppy' suggests a lack of care or precision, akin to the way a sloop might maneuver in a less than careful manner. The suffix '-iest' denotes the superlative form, emphasizing the highest degree of that quality. With its roots in informal speech, 'sloppy' has evolved to embody a wide range of meanings, including physical untidiness, haphazardness in work or presentation, and even emotional sloppiness, reflecting a casual and careless attitude.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,631, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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