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Sloppily: meaning, definitions and examples

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sloppily

 

[ ˈslɒpɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in speaking or writing

In a careless or messy manner; not neat or tidy.

Synonyms

carelessly, haphazardly, untidily

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:

🇵🇹 desleixadamente

🇮🇳 ढीला ढाला ढंग से

🇩🇪 schlampig

🇮🇩 ceroboh

🇺🇦 недбало

🇵🇱 niechlujnie

🇯🇵 だらしなく

🇫🇷 négligemment

🇪🇸 descuidadamente

🇹🇷 savsakça

🇰🇷 대충

🇸🇦 بإهمال

🇨🇿 nedbale

🇸🇰 nedbalo

🇨🇳 马虎地

🇸🇮 neurejeno

🇮🇸 slólega

🇰🇿 салақтықпен

🇬🇪 ზერელედ

🇦🇿 səliqəsiz

🇲🇽 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.