Sloppy

Pronunciation: /ˈslɑpi/

Definitions of sloppy

adjective showing a lack of neatness or order; careless or untidy

Example Sentences

A1 He always makes a sloppy mess when he eats.

A2 The student handed in a sloppy essay with many errors.

B1 She was criticized for her sloppy work on the project.

B2 The sloppy handwriting made it difficult to read the instructions.

C1 The artist's sloppy brush strokes gave the painting a unique texture.

C2 The company's sloppy accounting practices led to financial discrepancies.

Examples of sloppy in a Sentence

formal The report was deemed sloppy due to numerous errors and lack of organization.

informal I can't believe you turned in such a sloppy essay without proofreading it.

slang Your handwriting is so sloppy, I can barely read what you wrote.

figurative His sloppy attitude towards his work is starting to affect the team's performance.

Grammatical Forms of sloppy

• past tense: slopped
• plural: sloppies
• comparative: sloppier
• superlative: sloppiest
• present tense: sloppy
• future tense: will be sloppy
• perfect tense: have been sloppy
• continuous tense: is being sloppy
• singular: sloppy
• positive degree: sloppy
• infinitive: to be sloppy
• gerund: slopping
• participle: slopped

Origin and Evolution of sloppy

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sloppy' originated from the Old English word 'sloppe' which meant muddy or wet ground.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'sloppy' expanded to describe things that are untidy, messy, or poorly done.