sloven

[ sluhv-uhn ]

noun

1. a person who is habitually negligent of neatness or cleanliness in dress, appearance, etc.
2. a person who works, acts, speaks, etc., in a negligent, slipshod manner.

sloven

/ ˈslʌvən /

noun

1. a person who is habitually negligent in appearance, hygiene, or work

Word History and Origins

Origin of sloven¹

1400–50; late Middle English sloveyn, perhaps < Middle Dutch slof careless ( Dutch slof careless, sloven to toil) + -inne feminine noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of sloven¹

C15: probably related to Flemish sloef dirty, Dutch slof negligent

Example Sentences

“I’ve often felt a conflict between candidates who profess their religious beliefs. I felt it really important to keep church and state separate. What I’ve come to now is if somebody professes to have a religious belief, then it needs to inform their action and their values,” said Rose Sloven, during a campaign event for Booker in Adel, Iowa.

From Fox News

Sloven’s efforts in Thailand appeared to have paid off.

From Reuters

Regardless of what happened with the trade war, Sloven felt covered.

From Reuters

“The Thai guy, his family was from China originally so he spoke a certain dialect. And the factory in China – my supplier - and him speak the same dialect,” Sloven said.

From Reuters

“I know what I have to do, but getting the information is mind-boggling. These are supply chain issues that everyone in the world is going to have to face,” Sloven said.

From Reuters

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