Scraggly

usgb/ˈskræɡli/
adjective

Having a thin, ragged, or untidy appearance.

The scraggly bushes in the garden needed trimming.
Visual representation of "scraggly" - Having a thin, ragged, or untidy appearance.

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Neutral

scraggly hair,scraggly beard,scraggly tree

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Descriptive

The word is often used to create vivid images of neglected or wild appearances

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The scraggly dog looked like it had been lost for weeks.
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Metaphorical Use

'Scraggly' can describe ideas or projects that are underdeveloped or scattered

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The report was scraggly and needed more structure.
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Emotional Connotation

It may suggest empathy or kindness when describing someone’s appearance

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Despite his scraggly look, he had a good heart.
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