sloven
/'slʌvn/
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who is habitually untidy, dirty, or careless in appearance and habits: A sloven is someone who shows a consistent lack of care for cleanliness and order.
Usage
- The word "sloven" is a noun used to describe a person. It carries a negative and disapproving tone, implying criticism of someone's personal habits and appearance. It is a somewhat formal or literary term.
Examples
- Noun:
- His room was a mess, confirming his reputation as a sloven.
- She was frustrated living with a sloven who never washed the dishes.
Advanced Usage
- "Sloven" as a descriptor: While primarily a noun, the concept can be applied adjectivally in phrases.
- He lived a sloven life, surrounded by clutter and old newspapers.
Variants and Related Words
- Slovenly (adjective): Characteristic of a sloven; untidy and dirty.
- He was criticized for his slovenly appearance at the office.
- Slovenliness (noun): The quality or state of being slovenly.
- The slovenliness of the apartment was shocking.
Synonyms
- Slob: A lazy and untidy person. (More informal)
- Slattern: A dirty, untidy woman. (Dated, often offensive)
- Sluggard: A lazy, sluggish person. (Emphasizes laziness more than untidiness)
Antonyms
- Neat freak: A person who is obsessively tidy.
- Dandy: A man who is excessively concerned with looking stylish and neat.
Idioms and Phrases
- No direct idioms use "sloven" as the core word. The related adjective "slovenly" is more common in fixed expressions.
- Slovenly habits: Refers to consistently untidy or careless behaviors.
Noun
-
a coarse obnoxious person
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