Sloppily: meaning, definitions and examples
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sloppily
[ หslษpษชli ]
used in speaking or writing
In a careless or messy manner; not neat or tidy.
Synonyms
carelessly, haphazardly, untidily.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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sloppily |
Used to describe something done in an unorganized or messy manner. Often implies lack of effort or precision.
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carelessly |
Used when something is done without attention or consideration. Might lead to mistakes or accidents.
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untidily |
Used to describe something that is not clean or neat, often used for appearance or organization.
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haphazardly |
Describes actions or arrangements that are done randomly, without planning or organization.
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Examples of usage
- She performed the task sloppily, with little attention to detail.
- He sloppily applied the paint, resulting in a messy finish.
Translations
Translations of the word "sloppily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desleixadamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคขเฅเคฒเคพ เคขเคพเคฒเคพ เคขเคเค เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schlampig
๐ฎ๐ฉ ceroboh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะดะฑะฐะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ niechlujnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใ ใใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท nรฉgligemment
๐ช๐ธ descuidadamente
๐น๐ท savsakรงa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ถฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฅูู ุงู
๐จ๐ฟ nedbale
๐ธ๐ฐ nedbalo
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌ่ๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ neurejeno
๐ฎ๐ธ slรณlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะฐาััาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษliqษsiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ descuidadamente
Etymology
The adverb 'sloppily' is derived from the adjective 'sloppy,' which originated in the late 18th century, meaning 'muddy' or 'watery.' Over time, it evolved to describe something untidy or careless. The adverb form 'sloppily' has been used in the English language to convey a lack of neatness or precision since the 19th century.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,401, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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