sloppy

Example Sentences

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New Zealand were also uncharacteristically sloppy, missing five chances in the field.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Justine has now taken over this idea of who this person is, and it’s a lot more sloppy and unbridled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

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

It seems like her handwriting got sloppy when she shared exciting news.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day