slipshod

adjective
UK: /ˈslɪpʃɒd/
US: /ˈslɪpʃɑːd/

  1. Done carelessly or without enough attention to detail.

    1. The work was slipshod and full of errors.
    2. Because of the slipshod work, the project fell far behind schedule.

  2. Characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.

    1. He made a slipshod attempt to clean his room.
    2. The building's poor maintenance is evidence of a slipshod management style.

Synonyms

slapdash haphazard sloppy botched careless

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slipshod" in English means: Done carelessly or without enough attention to detail., Characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization..

The phonetic transcription of "slipshod" is /ˈslɪpʃɒd/ in British English and /ˈslɪpʃɑːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slipshod": slapdash, haphazard, sloppy, botched, careless.

Example usage of "slipshod": "The work was slipshod and full of errors.". More examples on the page.