sloven

/'slʌvn/

Thân thiện

A sloven leaves his clothes scattered on the floor.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a coarse obnoxious person

Từ đồng nghĩa

• slob
• pig
• slovenly person