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shaggy Antonyms

Opposite of shaggy

Because the opposite of shaggy shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having long, thick, and unkempt hair, fur, or fibers.

Usage Example

"The old sheepdog had a thick, sleek coat that nearly covered its eyes."

Strongest
sleek
Strong
smooth
well-groomed
short-haired
hairless
bald
neat

• adjective (Context 2)

Overgrown with thick, coarse, or untidy vegetation, or having a rough, fibrous surface.

Usage Example

"They hiked along a narrow trail bordered by manicured hillside meadows and ancient pines."

Strongest
manicured
Strong
trimmed
bare
smooth

Similar words to shaggy

Words similar to shaggy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

hirsute
overgrown
bushy
unkempt
scrubby
matted
ragged
tousled
See all synonyms of shaggy

• Nearby Words

shagged
shaggily
shagginess
shaggy
shagpile
shakable
shake

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shaggy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shaggy
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