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sloppy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɫɑpi// UK //slˈɒpi// slop·py

adj. done in a careless or messy way. You use this when someone doesn't put enough effort into their work or appearance.

adj. characterised by a lack of care, precision, or effort; messy or negligent in execution.


SIMPLE

He did a sloppy job on the report.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach was angry because the players made several sloppy passes that led to the other team scoring.

COMPLEX

While the initial hypothesis was brilliant, the sloppy data collection methods eventually undermined the credibility of the entire research project.

Synonyms
Origin

From slop + -y.

Usage

Often used to describe work, habits, or physical appearance; can be modified by degree adverbs like 'very' or 'extremely'.

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