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sloppily-managed

|slop-pi-ly-man-aged|

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/ˈslɑːpɪli ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/ˈslɒpɪli ˈmænɪdʒd/

carelessly handled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sloppily-managed' originates from the English word 'sloppy,' which comes from the Middle English 'slop,' meaning 'muddy or slushy.' The word 'manage' comes from the Italian 'maneggiare,' meaning 'to handle or control.'

Historical Evolution

'sloppy' evolved from the Middle English 'slop,' and 'manage' evolved from the Italian 'maneggiare' through French 'manège.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'muddy or slushy,' but over time it evolved to mean 'careless or untidy.' 'Manage' has largely retained its meaning of 'to handle or control.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed in a careless or untidy manner.

The project was sloppily-managed, leading to numerous errors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 16:38