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shaggy Synonyms

Another word for shaggy

Choosing another word for shaggy depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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, hirsute coat that nearly covered its eyes."

Strong
hirsute
bushy
unkempt
matted
tousled
hairy
disheveled
woolly

• 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 overgrown hillside meadows and ancient pines."

Strong
overgrown
scrubby
ragged
rough
untidy

Opposites of shaggy

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

manicured
sleek
smooth
trimmed
well-groomed
short-haired
bare
hairless
See all opposites of shaggy

• Nearby Words

shagged
shaggily
shagginess
shaggy
shagpile
shah
shakable

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