{# Single source of truth for the GA4 page_type dimension. Must stay ABOVE extra_head: synonymguide configures gtag inside that block and reads this global, while syllablesworld configures it at the end of . #}

Synonyms for

Scruffy

Adjective / ˈskrʌfi: / Another word for scruffy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Scruffy means untidy, messy, or unkempt in appearance.

Synonyms & similar words

seedy untidy messy unkempt slovenly shabby ragged disheveled rumpled unwashed bedraggled grubby mussed tousled sloppy frayed tangled raggedy disorderly dingy slapdash

Compare "scruffy" with another word →

Example sentences

  1. The boys scruffy hair stuck up in all directions.
  2. She wore a scruffy old t-shirt and ripped jeans.
  3. The scruffy cat had dirt on its paws.
  4. His room was always scruffy with clothes scattered everywhere.
  5. The abandoned house had a scruffy yard full of weeds.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words