Uncleanly: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated; see above.

Use this word to describe a condition that is untidy or disorganized, often without a focus on dirt but more on clutter and disorder.

• She writes messily, making it hard to read.
• The children ate ice cream messily, smearing it on their shirts.

This term is used to describe something that is covered in dirt or appears messy. It can be used in a general context but often implies a physical sense of being dirty.

• He walked dirtily through the house after playing outside.
• The floors were swept dirtily, leaving dust in the corners.

This word indicates a careless or lazy approach to doing something, which often results in a poor and untidy outcome. It can have a negative connotation.

• He completed his homework sloppily, with mistakes and crossed-out words.
• The painter worked sloppily, leaving streaks and drips everywhere.