English Word · Intermediate
sloppery
Messiness
Pronunciation: say sloppery
Meaning
A state of being messy or untidy.
Example
And clearly the sailor suit could not trace its true home to a country like ours, which goes in for a widespread concept of uniform usage best described as "sloppery."
And clearly the sailor suit could not trace its true home to a country like ours, which goes in for a widespread concept of uniform usage best described as "sloppery."
Practice tips
- Practice sloppery out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.