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sloppily-produced

|slop-pi-ly-pro-duced|

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/ˈslɑːpɪli prəˈdjuːst/

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/ˈslɒpɪli prəˈdjuːst/

carelessly made

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sloppily-produced' originates from the English word 'sloppy,' which comes from the Middle English 'sloppe,' meaning 'loose, untidy.' The word 'produce' comes from the Latin 'producere,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

Historical Evolution

'sloppy' evolved from the Middle English 'sloppe' and 'produce' from the Latin 'producere,' eventually forming the modern English term 'sloppily-produced.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'loose or untidy,' and 'produce' meant 'to lead forward.' Over time, 'sloppily-produced' came to mean 'produced in a careless manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced in a careless or untidy manner.

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

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Last updated: 2025/03/15 15:13