Definitions
- Describing a person who is untidy, dirty, and careless in their appearance. - Referring to a place or environment that is messy, disorganized, and unkempt. - Talking about behavior that is disorderly, chaotic, and lacking in discipline.
- Describing a person who is careless, lazy, and indifferent in their appearance. - Referring to a place or environment that is unclean, disheveled, and neglected. - Talking about behavior that is lazy, apathetic, and lacking in effort.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of cleanliness or orderliness.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, places, or behavior.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words imply a lack of care or attention to detail.
- 5Both words can be used to criticize someone's appearance or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Gender: Slatternly is often associated with women, while slovenly can be used for both genders.
- 2Appearance: Slatternly emphasizes a lack of hygiene and grooming, while slovenly focuses on a lack of neatness and tidiness.
- 3Usage: Slatternly is less common than slovenly and may be considered archaic or outdated in some contexts.
- 4Connotation: Slatternly has a stronger negative connotation and may imply promiscuity or moral laxity, while slovenly is more neutral in this regard.
Remember this!
Slatternly and slovenly are synonyms that describe a lack of cleanliness, orderliness, or care. However, slatternly is more focused on untidiness and disorderliness in appearance, behavior, or environment, while slovenly emphasizes laziness, indifference, and neglect. Although both words have negative connotations, slatternly is less common and may be considered outdated or archaic in some contexts.
