だらしない

だらしない
i-adjective
sloppy; slovenly; undisciplined
personalityappearance
Conjugation
AffirmativeNegative
Presentだらしないだらしなくない
Pastだらしなかっただらしなくなかった
て formだらしなくてだらしなくなくて
Adverbialだらしなく
Conditional ばだらしなければだらしなくなければ
Conditional たらだらしなかったらだらしなくなかったら
1. sloppy, slovenly, untidy
Lacking neatness in appearance or habits. Describes someone whose clothing, room, or personal habits are messy and disorganized.
だらしない格好(かっこう)するな。
Don't dress sloppily.
A messy room makes a bad impression.
His shirt was untucked and he looked sloppy.
2. undisciplined, lacking self-control
Lacking willpower or self-discipline. Describes someone who is weak-willed, unreliable, or unable to manage their affairs properly.
(かね)だらしない(ひと)だ。
He's careless with money.
時間(じかん)だらしない信用(しんよう)なくす。
If you're unreliable about time, you'll lose people's trust.
I think even I'm pathetic for giving up on a diet after just three days.

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Usage: With sense 2, the pattern 〜だらしない specifies the area where the person lacks discipline. Always carries a negative, critical tone.