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scruffy Synonyms

Another word for scruffy

Choosing another word for scruffy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Shabby, untidy, and dirty in appearance, often as a result of wear, neglect, or a lack of grooming.

Usage Example

"The stray dog looked thin and shabby before the shelter volunteers gave it a warm bath."

Strongest
shabby
unkempt
untidy
Strong
disheveled
slovenly
bedraggled
tatty
ragged
mangy
Weak
seedily

• adjective (Context 2)

Having unshaven, stubbly, or raggedly grown facial hair.

Usage Example

"After spending a week camping in the mountains without a razor, he returned home with a unshaven beard."

Strongest
unshaven
stubbly
Strong
bristly
shaggy
whiskered

Opposites of scruffy

The opposite of scruffy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clean-shaven
immaculate
neat
tidy
well-groomed
smooth
spruce
dapper
See all opposites of scruffy

• Nearby Words

scruff
scruffily
scruffiness
scruffy
scrum
scrummy
scrumpox

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scruffy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scruffy
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