Which word describes someone untidy in dress and personal habits, or careless and sloppy?

• A. Slipshod
• B. Neat
• C. Meticulous
• D. Diligent

Answer: (A)

Describing someone untidy in dress and personal habits, or careless and sloppy centers on a word that signals a lack of care and messy results. Slipshod fits because it directly conveys both untidy appearance and careless, shoddy workmanship or approach. It carries a negative, somewhat informal tone, appropriate for critiquing how someone dresses or how they complete a task. The other options describe opposite or different qualities: neat means tidy and well-ordered; meticulous emphasizes extreme precision and thoroughness; diligent implies steady, careful effort but in a positive light. In use, you might call a slipshod outfit or a slipshod job on a project to suggest insufficient care and attention.