Of language, a word, etc.: used in a wide sense; loose, inaccurate; (of meaning or sense) broad, general.

Of a message, letter, etc.: quickly or carelessly composed; written in an irregular or untidy hand. Also of handwriting: irregular or untidy.

figurative. Slovenly, careless. Of style or language.

transferred. Of literary style: Sloppy, slovenly.

Characterized by hastiness of execution.

slip-shod.

Of the nature of a daub.

Weak, feeble; lacking in firmness or precision; slovenly.