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sloppy

careless / slushy / loose / sentimental
Adjective
comp: sloppiersup: sloppiest

This term conveys a sense of lack of control, whether in physical form or mental effort. When describing work or behavior, it suggests a frustrating disregard for detail and a failure to meet basic standards of precision. In a physical sense, it describes substances or clothing that lack structure. It evokes a feeling of wetness, looseness, or an unattractive lack of firmness, often carrying a negative connotation of being unkempt or messy.

Meanings

Adjective

Careless and lacking precision or thoroughness.

"The student submitted a sloppy piece of work full of spelling errors."

Adjective

Wet, slimy, or containing too much liquid.

"The children played in the sloppy mud after the rainstorm."

Adjective

Loose-fitting or lacking a neat shape.

"He wore a sloppy sweater that hung down to his knees."

Adjective

Excessively emotional or sentimental in a way that is perceived as weak or unattractive.

"The movie ended with a sloppy romantic scene that felt forced."

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