Intermediate Describing People

Scruffy

/ˈskrʌfi/ adjective

Meaning

Untidy or shabby in appearance.

हिंदी मेंरूप में अस्त-व्यस्त या फटेहाल।

Example Sentences

“He looked scruffy after camping all weekend.”

पूरे सप्ताहांत कैंपिंग के बाद वह अस्त-व्यस्त लग रहा था।

“She wore scruffy old trainers to the gym.”

वह जिम में पुराने फटेहाल स्नीकर्स पहनकर गई।

⚠ Common Mistake

Informal and casual — not appropriate for formal writing about someone's appearance.

Good to Know

Synonyms
untidy, shabby
Antonyms
neat, smart

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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