だらしない
だらしない
adjective (i-adjective)
sloppy; slovenly; undisciplined
1.
sloppy, slovenly, untidy
Lacking neatness in appearance or habits. Describes someone whose clothing, room, or personal habits are messy and disorganized.
だらしない格好をするな。
Don't dress sloppily.
部屋がだらしないと印象が悪い。
A messy room makes a bad impression.
シャツがズボンから出ていて、だらしない見た目だった。
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.
お金にだらしない人だ。
He's careless with money.
時間にだらしないと信用をなくす。
If you're unreliable about time, you'll lose people's trust.
ダイエットを始めても三日で諦めるなんて、自分でもだらしないと思う。
I think even I'm pathetic for giving up on a diet after just three days.
FORMS:
- だらしなくない（否定）
- だらしなかった（過去）
- だらしなく（副詞形）
- だらしなさ（名詞形）
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- だらしない格好: sloppy appearance
- お金にだらしない: careless with money
- 時間にだらしない: not punctual, unreliable about time
- 異性にだらしない: loose with the opposite sex
USAGE: With sense 2, the pattern 〜にだらしない specifies the area where the person lacks discipline. Always carries a negative, critical tone.