sloppily-finished
|slop-pi-ly-fin-ished|
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/ˈslɑːpɪli ˈfɪnɪʃt/
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/ˈslɒpɪli ˈfɪnɪʃt/
carelessly completed
Etymology
'sloppily-finished' originates from the combination of 'sloppily,' an adverb form of 'sloppy,' and 'finished,' the past participle of 'finish.'
The term 'sloppy' evolved from the Middle English 'sloppe,' meaning 'loose, untidy,' and 'finish' from the Old French 'finir,' meaning 'to end or complete.'
Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'loose or untidy,' and 'finish' meant 'to complete.' Together, they evolved to describe something completed in a careless manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
done in a careless or untidy manner, lacking attention to detail.
The project was sloppily-finished, with many errors left uncorrected.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 12:26