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View synonyms for slatternly

slatternly

[ slat-ern-lee ]

adjective

  1. slovenly and untidy.
  2. characteristic or suggestive of a slattern.


adverb

  1. in the manner of a slattern.
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Other Words From

  • slattern·li·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of slatternly1

First recorded in 1670–80; slattern + -ly
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Example Sentences

He fell upon Mrs. Buttershaw, a slatternly and sour-visaged woman, and hurled at her a tornado of questions.

She needed the grooming––this neglected, listless, slatternly old maid of a craft.

He had heard much of the slatternly women of the hills, women who bore drudgery and children, and early became hags.

The slatternly servant, who could speak only "Mex," had got no supper ready.

After a little time a tall slatternly woman came to the door and looked sleepily out.

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