sloppy
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
Careless and lacking precision or thoroughness.
"The student submitted a sloppy piece of work full of spelling errors."
Wet, slimy, or containing too much liquid.
"The children played in the sloppy mud after the rainstorm."
Loose-fitting or lacking a neat shape.
"He wore a sloppy sweater that hung down to his knees."
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."