Sloppiness
noun
The quality of being careless or not neat.
The sloppiness of his dress gave a bad impression
Often appears as...
- sloppiness in work
- sloppiness in dress
noun
The state of being poorly planned or executed.
The sloppiness of the project showed a lack of preparation
Often appears as...
- sloppiness in planning
- sloppiness in execution
noun
The state of being overly relaxed or indifferent.
His sloppiness towards his job led to his dismissal
Often appears as...
- sloppiness in attitude
- sloppiness in maintaining discipline
noun
The quality of being careless or not neat.
The sloppiness of his dress gave a bad impression
Often appears as...
- sloppiness in work
- sloppiness in dress
noun
The state of being poorly planned or executed.
The sloppiness of the project showed a lack of preparation
Often appears as...
- sloppiness in planning
- sloppiness in execution
noun
The state of being overly relaxed or indifferent.
His sloppiness towards his job led to his dismissal
Often appears as...
- sloppiness in attitude
- sloppiness in maintaining discipline
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
Using 'sloppiness' may suggest someone lacks professionalism or attention to detail.
The CEO noted the sloppiness of the report's format.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Appearance
'Sloppiness' often relates to one's untidy dress or appearance.
He apologized for his sloppiness, having spilled coffee on his shirt.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Visual
'Sloppiness' can go beyond visual mess, implying a carefree or negligent attitude.
Sloppiness in keeping time can frustrate others.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
Using 'sloppiness' may suggest someone lacks professionalism or attention to detail.
The CEO noted the sloppiness of the report's format.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Appearance
'Sloppiness' often relates to one's untidy dress or appearance.
He apologized for his sloppiness, having spilled coffee on his shirt.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Visual
'Sloppiness' can go beyond visual mess, implying a carefree or negligent attitude.
Sloppiness in keeping time can frustrate others.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
Using 'sloppiness' may suggest someone lacks professionalism or attention to detail.
The CEO noted the sloppiness of the report's format.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Appearance
'Sloppiness' often relates to one's untidy dress or appearance.
He apologized for his sloppiness, having spilled coffee on his shirt.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Visual
'Sloppiness' can go beyond visual mess, implying a carefree or negligent attitude.
Sloppiness in keeping time can frustrate others.
Compare with
carelessclumsinessdisorganizationinattentioninefficiencylaxitynegligenceslackness
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Quote examples
Joe Lonsdale
American Businessman
Success gives you a platform for further success - suddenly everybody wants to work with you, and your opportunities and possibilities open up. But at the same time, success is also immensely challenging - it ultimately often creates pride, stubbornness, and sloppiness that beget failure, taking down people and organizations.
Quote examples
Franklin Foer
American Writer
Michael Bradley has the stuff of leadership; he works hard and can break up the opponent's play. However, that's not enough to justify his philanthropic attitude towards possession, the generous portion of balls that he contributes to his foes. His sloppiness constantly culminates in unnecessary goals.
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Robert Zemeckis
American Director
From where I sit, I see the digital cinema creating sloppiness on the part of filmmakers because they know if they really get in trouble, they can fix it later. So they don't pay that much attention, and of course it costs a lot more money.
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Michelle Dean
American Journalist
Among journalists, there is a saying: 'If it bleeds, it leads.' This can result in some serious hustling - and some serious sloppiness - whenever a crime occurs. The public's longing to see and hear salacious details is, basically, endless.
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Richard Corliss
American Writer
In 'Serena,' stuff happens, then nastier stuff, without ever engaging the viewer's rooting interest or sick fear. Sometimes it's a question of sloppiness on the set or in the editing room.
Quote examples
William Safire
American Author
Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care.
Quote examples
Joe Lonsdale
American Businessman
Success gives you a platform for further success - suddenly everybody wants to work with you, and your opportunities and possibilities open up. But at the same time, success is also immensely challenging - it ultimately often creates pride, stubbornness, and sloppiness that beget failure, taking down people and organizations.
Quote examples
Franklin Foer
American Writer
Michael Bradley has the stuff of leadership; he works hard and can break up the opponent's play. However, that's not enough to justify his philanthropic attitude towards possession, the generous portion of balls that he contributes to his foes. His sloppiness constantly culminates in unnecessary goals.
Quote examples
Robert Zemeckis
American Director
From where I sit, I see the digital cinema creating sloppiness on the part of filmmakers because they know if they really get in trouble, they can fix it later. So they don't pay that much attention, and of course it costs a lot more money.
Quote examples
Michelle Dean
American Journalist
Among journalists, there is a saying: 'If it bleeds, it leads.' This can result in some serious hustling - and some serious sloppiness - whenever a crime occurs. The public's longing to see and hear salacious details is, basically, endless.
Quote examples
Richard Corliss
American Writer
In 'Serena,' stuff happens, then nastier stuff, without ever engaging the viewer's rooting interest or sick fear. Sometimes it's a question of sloppiness on the set or in the editing room.
Quote examples
William Safire
American Author
Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care.
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