Synonyms for

Sloppy

Verb / ˈslɑ:pi: / Another word for sloppy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

carelessly done or made; messy

Synonyms & similar words

quaggy baggy mucky swampy overemotional marshy slipshod miry sloughy soggy squashy loosefitting haphazard slapdash boggy waterlogged muddy messy untidy disheveled slipshod unkempt slovenly muddy grubby smudged stained soiled dirty filthy grimy smeared spotty splotchy blotchy streaky patchy

Synonyms by register

Formal

careless hasty unprofessional imprecise

Informal

messy lousy shoddy raggedy botched

Literary

disheveled unctuous slovenly

Antonyms

neat tidy orderly precise careful meticulous organized

Common collocations

  • sloppy writing
  • sloppy work
  • sloppy seconds
  • sloppy joes
  • sloppy thinking
  • sloppy job
  • sloppy mistake

Word family

noun sloppiness
adjective sloppy
adverb sloppily

Usage note

Often used to describe work, writing, or appearance. 'Sloppy seconds' refers to food or drinks that have been partially consumed by someone else. Can carry a negative connotation of laziness or lack of care.

Example sentences

  1. The dog made a sloppy mess with his food.
  2. Her handwriting is usually sloppy when she's in a rush.
  3. He wore a sloppy sweatshirt and sweatpants to the office.
  4. The artist painted a sloppy portrait of the model.
  5. The construction workers left a sloppy pile of debris on the sidewalk.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a sloppy speller. I'm not good with numbers. I'm not good with details. You know, my whole thing is being creative.' - Jim Henson
  • 'I don't like things too perfect; I like them a little bit sloppy.' - Marc Jacobs
  • 'I've been accused of being sloppy, untidy, and drunk. But, I've never been accused of being dishonest.' - John Daly

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