sloppier; sloppiest
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: disagreeably effusive
sloppy sentimentalism
sloppiness
noun
Examples of sloppy in a Sentence
Your work has been very sloppy lately.
a sloppy child who always seems to have spilled something on his clothes
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Disappointment in sloppy play and a lack of toughness.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Turns out, intentionally layering your matching set with structured outerwear, chic accessories, and a trendy pair of sneakers is the simple yet effective formula for a laidback look that's sophisticated, rather than sloppy.
—Georgia Lockstone, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2026
The letdown on Christmas eliminated the team from playoff contention, in one of the sloppiest efforts of the Campbell era.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Plus, the leg is a little straighter than other styles, preventing an overly loose fit that could read as sloppy.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Turns out, intentionally layering your matching set with structured outerwear, chic accessories, and a trendy pair of sneakers is the simple yet effective formula for a laidback look that's sophisticated, rather than sloppy.
—Georgia Lockstone, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2026
The letdown on Christmas eliminated the team from playoff contention, in one of the sloppiest efforts of the Campbell era.
—Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Plus, the leg is a little straighter than other styles, preventing an overly loose fit that could read as sloppy.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sloppy
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“Sloppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sloppy. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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