schlampig

slovenly, sloppy, careless

adjective SHLAM-pikh Rare

Usage Note

Schlampig is a colloquial word for untidy, careless work or appearance. It is quite informal and mildly pejorative: eine schlampige Arbeit is work done carelessly, schlampig angezogen means dressed sloppily. Stronger than unordentlich (untidy).

Examples

"Die schlampige Ausführung des Berichts kostete ihn eine schlechte Note."

Natural Translation

The sloppy execution of the report cost him a bad grade.

Literal Translation

The slovenly execution of the report cost him a bad mark.

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