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scraggly Synonyms
Another word for scraggly
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• adjective (Context 1)
Thin, sparse, unkempt, and growing or spreading out in an uneven, ragged, or irregular manner (especially of hair, beards, or vegetation).
Usage Example
"The old prospector had a long, straggly beard and a weathered face."
Strongest
straggly
scraggy
Strong
ragged
unkempt
scruffy
shaggy
disheveled
spindly
sparse
Weak
untidy
Opposites of scraggly
The opposite of scraggly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
trim
neat
well-groomed
tidy
manicured
lush
sleek
thick
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scraggly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scraggly