Sloven and Shabby

Sloven

Sloven adjective - Lacking neatness in dress or person.
Usage example: the lawyer's sloven appearance led me to question his professionalism

Shabby and sloven are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shabby" instead an adjective "Sloven".

Shabby

Shabby adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Sloven and shabby are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sloven" instead an adjective "Shabby".

Nearby Word: shabbily
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Shabby and Sloven. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sloven/shabby
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