だらしがない · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | だらしがない | だらしがなくない |
| Polite | だらしがないです | だらしがなくないですalso だらしがなくありません |
| Past polite | だらしがなかったです | だらしがなくなかったですalso だらしがなくありませんでした |
| Past | だらしがなかった | だらしがなくなかった |
| Te-form | だらしがなくて | だらしがなくなくて |
| Adverbial | だらしがなく | |
| Conditional | だらしがなければ | だらしがなくなければ |
| Tara conditional | だらしがなかったら | だらしがなくなかったら |
slovenly; sloppy; untidy; undisciplined
Describes a person's appearance, work, or habits as messy, careless, or lacking discipline. Often used for someone who doesn't keep things tidy or fails to follow through properly.
See also: だらしない
He is always slovenly in his dress.
weak-willed; cowardly; gutless
Refers to a lack of mental strength or resolve; someone who is easily swayed, gives up quickly, or lacks courage. Less common than sense 1.
You won't be trusted with such sloppy work.
He is weak-willed and easily swayed by others' opinions.