slatternliness

Examples

• All

• Her slatternliness was evident in her unkempt hair and dirty clothes.

• He was appalled by the slatternliness of the kitchen after the party.

• Critics remarked on the slatternliness of the character's appearance throughout the play.

• The slatternliness of the room made it uncomfortable for guests.

• Her slatternliness was obvious when her clothes were wrinkled and the floor was covered in dust.

• The slatternliness of the house was a concern for her friends, who could hardly find a clean surface.

• Despite her talent, the slatternliness of her workspace was distracting to everyone around her.

Synonyms

M

messiness

vsslatternliness

5 1.6

A situation when things are untidy and hard to find

adds unclean habits and a stronger judgement about appearance or care

U

uncleanness

vsslatternliness

1 6.0

A state of being dirty and likely to spread disease

is more about messy appearance and personal neglect than extreme filth

S

shabbiness

vsslatternliness

1 6.1

A state of looking old, worn, or dirty

includes that look but adds messy personal habits and greater dirtiness

D

dirtiness

vsslatternliness

1 1.0

Not being clean because it has mud, dust or stains

also covers untidiness and careless habits beyond just physical uncleanliness

S

slovenliness

vsslatternliness

1 8.3

Being untidy, dirty, and careless about clothes or work

is similar but often used specifically for women

U

untidiness

vsslatternliness

1 2.5

Mess and things not in order in a place

also implies dirtiness and careless personal habits beyond mere disorder

F

filthiness

vsslatternliness

1 4.2

A very dirty state with waste and rubbish

is milder, meaning untidy and sometimes dirty but not extremely filthy

U

uncleanliness

vsslatternliness

1 5.5

A state when a place or person is dirty and not cared for

stresses untidiness and messy appearance rather than only missing cleanliness

S

sluttishness

vsslatternliness

• Offensive

1 9.9

A messy, dirty way of living that shows little care

is about untidiness without strong sexual or moral judgement

S

scruffiness

vsslatternliness

1 4.5

A messy, untidy look or way of dressing that seems careless

focuses more on dirty habits and moral judgement rather than mere shabby look

S

sleaziness

vsslatternliness

1 7.7

Being dirty and shabby in appearance because of old or untidy clothes

highlights personal untidy and dirty habits beyond just shabby clothing

D

dinginess

vsslatternliness

1 6.7

A dirty or dull look that makes something seem old

is about personal untidiness and dirty habits rather than surface dullness

U

unkemptness

vsslatternliness

1 7.0

A state when things are untidy and not cared for

adds dirtiness and strong judgement about personal cleanliness and habits

M

mussiness

vsslatternliness

5.7

A state of being messy and untidy

suggests ongoing neglect and dirtier habits rather than brief disorder

S

squalidness

vsslatternliness

8.2

Very dirty and unpleasant places caused by poverty or lack of care

centres on personal untidy habits and appearance rather than environmental poverty

M

manginess

vsslatternliness

8.2

A shabby, dirty look from old, worn clothes

focuses more on untidy personal habits and cleanliness not only clothing quality

Antonyms

N

neatness

6 1.0

Being tidy and having things in order

T

tidiness

3 1.4

The habit of keeping things neat and in order

How Slatternly

squalor

19 8.0

slatternliness

• Slur

9.9

slovenliness

1 8.3

messiness

5 1.6

neatness

6 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology