sloppiness
/ˈslɒpinəs/ (bre, ipa) · [slˈɑpinəs] /ˈslɑːpinəs/ (ame, ipa) · [slˈɑpinəs] /-pēnə̇s, -pin-/ (ame, mw)
sloppiness — 名詞
1. the habit or quality of doing things in a messy, careless way because you do not
馬虎；草率
做事凌亂又不夠用心的情況
the habit or quality of doing things in a messy, careless way because you do not give them enough attention or effort.
Christopher's sloppiness left blue paint on the stairs and brushes in the sink.
Christopher 的馬虎讓樓梯上沾了藍漆，刷子也丟在水槽裡。
sloppiness shown through messy results in daily work
The report showed sloppiness, with two wrong dates and a missing page.
那份報告顯得很草率，兩個日期寫錯，還少了一頁。
After weeks of sloppiness in training, Mateo dropped two simple catches.
Mateo 連續幾週訓練都很馬虎，結果掉了兩顆簡單的球。
Customers noticed the cafe's sloppiness when dirty cups stayed on tables all afternoon.
髒杯子整個下午都留在桌上，客人看出了那家咖啡館的馬虎。
- carelessness
the closest neutral synonym; 'sloppiness' more strongly suggests visible mess or poor standards
- untidiness
focuses more on disorder in appearance or space, less on weak effort
用法筆記
Common after 'in' or 'with' when you name the work, behaviour, or result affected. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about how clothes look rather than how someone works.
常見錯誤
2. the untidy, oversized look of clothes that hang too loosely or do not sit neatly
鬆垮感
衣服過大又不夠俐落的樣子
the untidy, oversized look of clothes that hang too loosely or do not sit neatly on the body.
The sloppiness of his oversized suit made him look tired at the interview.
那套過大的西裝帶來的鬆垮感，讓他面試時看起來很沒精神。
sloppiness of + clothing item
Layla liked the sloppiness of the old sweater falling off one shoulder.
Layla 很喜歡那件舊毛衣滑落一側肩膀時的鬆垮感。
The costume needed less sloppiness, so Aoi tightened the belt and cuffs.
那套戲服不能太鬆垮，所以 Aoi 把腰帶和袖口都拉緊了。
The designer balanced the jacket's sloppiness with polished shoes and a neat bag.
設計師用亮眼的鞋子和俐落的包，平衡那件外套的鬆垮感。
- bagginess
focuses on extra width or looseness, without necessarily suggesting untidiness
- rumpledness
stresses wrinkles more than oversized fit
用法筆記
Usually used when talking about fit or styling, especially jackets, sweaters, or suits. It can be negative, but in fashion talk it may also describe a look someone chooses on purpose.
3. a condition where something has too much water in it, so it becomes thin, soft,
過稀；濕爛
液體或地面濕到稀軟難受的狀態
a condition where something has too much water in it, so it becomes thin, soft, or unpleasant.
The sloppiness of the oatmeal made Ezra pour it back into the pan.
那碗燕麥粥太過稀，Ezra 只好把它倒回鍋裡。
sloppiness of food that has become too watery
After the storm, the sloppiness of the yard soaked Stefan's shoes in minutes.
暴風雨過後，院子一片濕爛，Stefan 的鞋子幾分鐘就濕透了。
The cook fixed the sauce's sloppiness by adding more cheese before dinner.
廚師在晚餐前多加了一些起司，補救那醬汁過稀的問題。
Nurses watched the baby's stool because its sloppiness had lasted three days.
因為寶寶的大便一直偏稀，護理師持續觀察了三天。
用法筆記
Often used about food, mixtures, or wet ground. Distinguish from sense 1: here the problem is texture or wetness, not poor effort.
4. the quality of seeming foolish because the feelings shown are too soft, sweet, o
濫情；傻氣
表現得過分感傷或顯得幼稚
the quality of seeming foolish because the feelings shown are too soft, sweet, or emotional.
Critics mocked the sloppiness of the film's final speech and sudden tears.
影評人嘲笑那部電影最後的演說和突然落淚太過濫情。
sloppiness in writing or performance
Saira crossed out one line because its sloppiness felt wrong for her boss.
Saira 把卡片裡那股傻氣劃掉後，才拿去送給老闆。
The play avoided sloppiness by keeping the family scene short and quiet.
那齣戲把家庭那場戲寫得短而安靜，所以避開了濫情。
Fans loved the song, but Tamar heard only sloppiness in the sugary chorus.
歌迷很愛那首歌，但 Tamar 只聽見副歌裡滿滿的濫情。
- sentimentality
more formal and the nearest match when the problem is too much emotion
- silliness
broader and can cover childish behaviour as well as emotional excess
- restraint
shows controlled feeling instead of emotional overflow
- seriousness
suggests a firmer and less childish tone
用法筆記
Used when an emotional effect feels excessive or childish instead of sincere. Often applied to songs, speeches, cards, or scenes in stories.