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Another word for straggly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Growing, arranged, or spreading out in an irregular, untidy, or sparse manner (especially of hair, beards, or vegetation).

Usage Example

"The gardener pruned the straggling branches of the overgrown rosebush so it would bloom more evenly in the spring."

Strongest
straggling
scraggly
Strong
unkempt
disheveled
untidy
ragged
sprawling
Weak
sparse

Opposites of straggly

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

neat
tidy
trim
well-groomed
orderly
compact
See all opposites of straggly

• Nearby Words

strafe
straggle
straggler
straggly
straight
straightaway
straightedge

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