sloppy

IPA/ˈslɒpi/
KK[slˈɑpi]IPA/ˈslɑːpi/

sloppy — 形容詞

  • sloppypositive
  • sloppiercomparative
  • sloppiestsuperlative

1. describes a substance that has too much liquid mixed into it, so that it feels m

1.形容詞B1
釋義

濕軟；稀糊

水分過多而呈軟爛或黏糊狀態的

describes a substance that has too much liquid mixed into it, so that it feels messy or unpleasant to touch or eat.

例句

The oatmeal was so sloppy that Jun could not eat it with a spoon.

燕麥粥太稀了，Jun 沒辦法用湯匙吃。

be + so sloppy + that-clause

After the snow melted, the dirt path turned into a sloppy mess.

雪融化之後，泥土小徑變成一片濕軟的泥濘。

collocation: sloppy mess

同義詞
  • watery

    less negative; describes something thin like soup or sauce, while 'sloppy' suggests messiness too

  • runny

    describes liquids that flow too easily; used for paint, batter, or nose

  • mushy

    describes soft, pulpy food, not necessarily from too much liquid

反義詞
  • thick

    having the right consistency; not too wet

  • firm

    solid enough to hold its shape

文法句型

sloppy + noun

be + sloppy

用法筆記

Often used for food mixtures (soup, oatmeal, batter) or building materials (cement, paint) that are too thin to hold their shape.

常見錯誤

❌The soup is sloppy because it is too salty.
✅The soup is sloppy because it has too much water in it.
💡'sloppy' describes liquid content, not taste or seasoning.

2. used to describe soil or a sports surface that is very muddy and soft because it

2.形容詞B2
釋義

泥濘的

地面因含水過多而泥濘柔軟的

used to describe soil or a sports surface that is very muddy and soft because it has absorbed a lot of water.

例句

The horse race was cancelled because the track was too sloppy.

那場賽馬因為跑道太泥濘而取消了。

be + too sloppy for activity

Fatima's boots sank into the sloppy ground near the riverbank.

Fatima 的靴子陷進了河岸附近泥濘的土地裡。

sloppy + ground / field / track

同義詞
  • muddy

    broader term for soil mixed with water; 'sloppy' adds the sense of softness and mess

  • boggy

    describes ground that is so wet you sink into it; more severe than 'sloppy'

反義詞
  • dry

    the opposite condition; firm underfoot

  • firm

    solid and safe to walk or play on

文法句型

sloppy + noun (track / ground / field)

be + sloppy

用法筆記

Most common in sports contexts (horse racing, football, golf) where ground condition affects play. Not used for general wet ground like a sidewalk after rain — that would be 'slippery'.

常見錯誤

❌The street was sloppy after the rain.
✅The race track was sloppy after the rain.
💡'sloppy' for ground is mostly used for natural or sports surfaces, not paved roads.

3. done or made without enough care, attention, or effort, so that the result is un

3.形容詞B1
釋義

草率；馬虎

缺乏細心或努力而導致品質不佳的

done or made without enough care, attention, or effort, so that the result is untidy or of poor quality.

例句

Pedro handed in a sloppy report full of spelling mistakes.

Pedro 交了一份滿是拼寫錯誤的草率報告。

sloppy + noun describing work

The tailor said the stitching was too sloppy to sell the jacket.

裁縫說那件外套的縫線太馬虎了，不能拿來賣。

too sloppy + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • careless

    less messy in connotation; 'sloppy' emphasises the untidy outcome more than the attitude

  • messy

    overlaps but can describe physical disorder; 'sloppy work' specifically implies low quality

  • untidy

    focuses on lack of neatness; 'sloppy' can also mean low-effort

  • slipshod

    formal synonym; 'sloppy' is everyday language

反義詞
  • careful

    paying attention and making an effort to do good work

  • neat

    tidy and well-organised in appearance or execution

  • thorough

    covering all details; the opposite of doing something in a sloppy way

文法句型

sloppy + noun (work / job / writing)

be + sloppy (about/with + noun)

用法筆記

Stronger than 'careless' — 'sloppy' adds the meaning that the result looks messy or unprofessional, not just that the person did not try hard enough.

常見錯誤

❌He was sloppy with his sister' (meaning unkind).
✅He was sloppy with his work.
💡'sloppy with' applies to tasks, details, or objects, not to people.
❌I forgot my keys — how sloppy of me!
✅I forgot my keys
💡how careless of me!' — 'sloppy' implies the result is untidy or poorly done, not just absent-minded.

4. describes clothing that is baggy, loose-fitting, and gives an untidy or unstylis

4.形容詞B1
釋義

寬鬆；邋遢

衣服寬大不整齊、看起來沒精神的

describes clothing that is baggy, loose-fitting, and gives an untidy or unstylish appearance.

例句

Amir wore a sloppy old sweater that hung past his knees.

Amir 穿著一件寬鬆的舊毛衣，長度垂到膝蓋。

sloppy + clothing item

The dress was too sloppy for the ceremony, so Olu chose a fitted suit instead.

那件洋裝對典禮來說太邋遢了，所以 Olu 選了一套合身的西裝。

同義詞
  • baggy

    more neutral; describes loose fit without the untidy judgment

  • oversized

    fashion term for intentionally large clothes; positive or neutral

  • loose

    simply means not tight; no negative connotation

反義詞
  • tight

    close-fitting against the body

  • fitted

    tailored to the body shape; neat and stylish

文法句型

sloppy + noun (clothes / sweater / jeans)

look + sloppy

feel + sloppy

用法筆記

Carries a mildly negative judgment about style. 'Baggy' or 'oversized' are more neutral alternatives. 'Comfortable' is positive — 'sloppy' is not.

常見錯誤

❌I love my sloppy sweatpants — they are so comfortable!
✅I love my baggy sweatpants
💡they are so comfortable!' — use 'baggy' or 'loose' for a neutral or positive tone; 'sloppy' sounds critical.

5. showing romantic feelings in an exaggerated, sentimental way that other people m

5.形容詞B2
釋義

肉麻；濫情

感情表達誇張煽情而令人尷尬的

showing romantic feelings in an exaggerated, sentimental way that other people may find silly, awkward, or embarrassing.

例句

Taro cringed at the sloppy love letters his younger brother had written.

Taro 看到他弟弟寫的那些肉麻情書，覺得很尷尬。

sloppy + love-related noun

The movie had a sloppy ending with too much crying and slow music.

那部電影的結局太濫情了，哭戲一堆加上慢動作音樂。

同義詞
  • sentimental

    more neutral; 'sloppy' adds a sense of embarrassment or excess

  • cheesy

    suggests something is inauthentic or low-quality in its emotion

  • mushy

    very informal; describes overly tender, emotional talk or writing

  • schmaltzy

    more formal or literary; describes art or music that is too sentimental

反義詞
  • reserved

    showing emotions in a controlled, restrained way

  • understated

    elegantly subtle in emotional expression

文法句型

sloppy + noun (love story / romance / poem)

be + sloppy (about + noun)

用法筆記

Always slightly mocking or dismissive. You would not use this word to describe your own sincere feelings. Common in reviews of movies, books, or greeting cards.

常見錯誤

❌He wrote me a sloppy poem and I cried with joy.
✅He wrote me a sloppy poem and I laughed at how silly it was.
💡'sloppy' in this sense is critical, not affectionate.