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sloppily-prepared

|slop-pi-ly-pre-pared|

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/ˈslɑːpɪli prɪˈpɛrd/

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/ˈslɒpɪli prɪˈpeəd/

carelessly done

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sloppily-prepared' originates from the English word 'sloppy,' which comes from the Middle English 'slop,' meaning 'muddy or wet.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'prepared' is derived from the Latin 'praeparare,' meaning 'to make ready beforehand.'

Historical Evolution

'sloppy' changed from the Middle English word 'slop' and eventually became the modern English word 'sloppy.' The phrase 'sloppily-prepared' combines 'sloppy' with 'prepared' to describe something done carelessly.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'muddy or wet,' but over time it evolved to mean 'careless or lacking precision,' which is reflected in the modern usage of 'sloppily-prepared.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

done in a careless or hasty manner, lacking attention to detail.

The report was sloppily-prepared, full of errors and inconsistencies.

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Last updated: 2025/03/28 10:18