Bedraggled

usgb/bɪˈdræɡld/
adjective

Someone or something looking dirty and messy, often because of rain or being in bad conditions.

After the storm, the hikers returned to the camp bedraggled and exhausted.
Visual representation of "bedraggled" - Someone or something looking dirty and messy, often because of rain or being in bad conditions.

Often appears as...

  • bedraggled appearance
  • bedraggled hair
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Visual representation of "bedraggled"
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Weather Worn

Use 'bedraggled' to describe someone's appearance after exposure to bad weather, like heavy rain or snow.

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Her bedraggled look was evidence of the sudden downpour she got caught in.
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Not Just Dirty

'Bedraggled' implies more than just dirtiness; it suggests a disordered or tired state as well.

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The lost puppy looked bedraggled, with matted fur and a weary expression.
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Negative Connotation

The word 'bedraggled' often has a negative connotation, implying a lack of care or neglect.

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Arriving bedraggled to the interview, he made a poor first impression.
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