締(し)まりがない

しまりがない
expression
sloppy; undisciplined; lacking firmness
descriptive
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(し)まりがない顔(かお)をしている。
He has a slack expression on his face.
締(し)まりがない生活(せいかつ)を送(おく)っている。
He's living an undisciplined life.
ボタンが外(はず)れてネクタイも曲(ま)がっていて、締(し)まりがない格好(かっこう)だった。
With his buttons undone and tie crooked, he looked sloppy.

Usage

締(し)まり comes from 締(し)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

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

Related Words

Synonym: だらしない (sloppy (colloquial))
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