Noun: slovenliness slú-vun-lee-nus
- A lack of order and tidiness; not cared for
"His slovenliness was apparent in his messy hair and wrinkled clothes";
- sloppiness, unkemptness, dishevelment
- Habitual uncleanliness
"The slovenliness of his appearance cost him the job interview"
Type of: uncleanliness, untidiness