sloppily-revised
|slop-pi-ly-re-vised|
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/ˈslɑːpɪli rɪˈvaɪzd/
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/ˈslɒpɪli rɪˈvaɪzd/
carelessly edited
Etymology
'sloppily-revised' originates from the English word 'sloppy,' which means 'careless or untidy,' and 'revised,' which means 'to alter or edit.'
'sloppy' changed from the Middle English word 'sloppe,' meaning 'muddy or slushy,' and 'revised' from the Latin word 'revisere,' meaning 'to look at again.'
Initially, 'sloppy' meant 'muddy or slushy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'careless or untidy.' 'Revised' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to alter or edit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
done in a careless or hasty manner, often resulting in errors or lack of thoroughness.
The report was sloppily-revised, leading to numerous inaccuracies.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 10:36
