1.
sloppy; lacking discipline; loose; slack
Describes a person, behavior, or appearance that lacks tightness, discipline, or composure. Can refer to a slovenly appearance, a lazy attitude, or a situation that is poorly managed.
締まりがない顔をしている。
He has a slack expression on his face.
締まりがない生活を送っている。
He's living an undisciplined life.
ボタンが外れてネクタイも曲がっていて、締まりがない格好だった。
With his buttons undone and tie crooked, he looked sloppy.
USAGE:
締まり comes from 締まる (to tighten, to be firm). The expression literally means "there is no tightness" and implies a lack of discipline, composure, or neatness. Often used to criticize someone's appearance, attitude, or lifestyle.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 締まりがない顔 (a slack / goofy expression)
- 締まりがない生活 (an undisciplined lifestyle)
- 締まりがない格好 (a sloppy appearance)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- だらしない: sloppy, slovenly — more colloquial and commonly used in everyday speech
- ルーズ: loose, lax — a loanword often used for people who are careless about time or rules