sloppy
word
Definition
If something is sloppy, it is done carelessly and lacks attention or quality. It can also describe a person, appearance, or situation that looks messy and not well organized.
Usage & Nuances
Common with work and performance: 'sloppy writing', 'sloppy work', 'sloppy defending'. It often criticizes lack of care, not lack of ability. For appearance, it means messy or untidy. Informal phrase: 'sloppy drunk' describes someone very drunk and lacking control.
Example Sentences
Your homework is sloppy, so please check it again.
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He looked sloppy in his dirty shirt.
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The paint job is sloppy around the window.
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We lost because of some sloppy passes in the second half.
natural
The report had a few sloppy mistakes that made us look unprepared.
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By the end of the night, he was a sloppy drunk who could barely stand.
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