slov|en|li|ness

slov|en|li|ness
slov|en|li|ness «SLUHV uhn lee nihs», noun.
lack of neatness; dirtiness; carelessness in appearance, dress, habits, or work: »

Slovenliness is no part of religion (John Wesley).


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  • slov — slov·en·li·ness; slov·en·ness; slov·en·ry; slov·en; slov·en·ly; …   English syllables

  • slovenliness — slov·en·li·ness …   English syllables

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  • Slovenliness — Slov en*li*ness, n. The quality or state of being slovenly. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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