sloppy

Example Sentences

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In a formal context, economical speech may come off as crude and sloppy; among friends, it might seem authentic and endearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

England were, at times, guilty of poor discipline - giving away nine penalties - and sloppy handling.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The tips and tricks I use to avoid being taken in by sloppy A.I.-generated content are the same that have always existed for combating disinformation, and were honed mainly during my humanities degree.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Victims’ lawyers have criticized sloppy and inconsistent redactions in the released files, and some federal lawmakers have openly questioned whether all pertinent evidence has been disclosed.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

I might have been sick of mangled meat loaf and puked-up sloppy joes, but Dad’s guilt was not the way I wanted to get edible food back in my life.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas