sloppiness Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water
   wateriness; muddiness.
   
   • the baseball game was canceled because of the wateriness of the outfield
   • the water's muddiness made it undrinkable
   • the sloppiness of a rainy November day
2. noun a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for
   unkemptness; slovenliness.
   
3. noun the quality of not being careful or taking pains
   carelessness.
   
4. noun falsely emotional in a maudlin way
   sentimentality; soupiness; drippiness; mushiness; mawkishness.
   

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