Sluttish

Pronunciation: /ˈslʌtɪʃ/

Definitions of sluttish

adjective a term used to describe someone or something that is messy, untidy, or promiscuous in behavior

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a sluttish outfit to the party.

A2 The messy room had a sluttish appearance.

B1 Her sluttish behavior at the office was not well-received by her colleagues.

B2 The sluttish way she flirted with everyone made him uncomfortable.

C1 The actress was criticized for her sluttish portrayal of the character.

C2 The scandalous photos showed her in a sluttish light, causing a media frenzy.

Examples of sluttish in a Sentence

formal Her sluttish appearance was not appropriate for the professional setting.

informal She always leaves her room looking sluttish in the morning.

slang I can't believe she went out looking so sluttish last night.

figurative The neglect of the garden gave it a sluttish appearance.

Grammatical Forms of sluttish

• past tense: sluttished
• plural: sluttishes
• comparative: more sluttish
• superlative: most sluttish
• present tense: sluttishes
• future tense: will sluttish
• perfect tense: have sluttished
• continuous tense: is sluttishing
• singular: sluttish
• positive degree: sluttish
• infinitive: to sluttish
• gerund: sluttishing
• participle: sluttished

Origin and Evolution of sluttish

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sluttish' originated from Middle English, derived from the word 'slut' which meant a dirty, untidy, or slovenly woman.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sluttish' has evolved to also describe behavior or appearance that is careless, messy, or promiscuous, regardless of gender. The negative connotations associated with the word have persisted throughout its usage history.