noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The property of being sloppy. uncountable
2. 2
   falsely emotional in a maudlin way wordnet
3. 3
   The result or product of being sloppy. countable
4. 4
   the quality of not being careful or taking pains wordnet
5. 5
   a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for wordnet

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6. 6
   the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water wordnet

Synonyms

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bad jobbathosbleeding heartbotchbunglingcarelessness

Example

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"My artisan pride cannot tolerate such sloppiness."

Etymology

From sloppy + -ness.

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