sloven

1 of 2

noun

slov·​en ˈslə-vən 

: one habitually negligent of neatness or cleanliness especially in personal appearance

sloven

2 of 2

adjective

: slovenly

Synonyms

Noun

• slob

Adjective

• blowsy
• blowzy
• dowdy
• frowsy
• frowzy
• slobbish
• slobby
• sloppy
• slovenly
• unkempt
• untidy

Examples of sloven in a Sentence

Noun

she's a sloven and he's a neat freak—it's a wonder they are able to live together

Adjective

the lawyer's sloven appearance led me to question his professionalism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sloveyn slut, rascal, perhaps from Middle Dutch slof negligent

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1815, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sloven

noun

slov·​en

ˈsləv-ən

: a slovenly person : slob