Scruffy (adjective)

Having a rough or shaggy appearance.

Origin:

Perhaps of imitative origin, or perhaps from a scandinavian word such as old norse skrúga ("to press, squeeze").

Examples:

1. The dog was scruffy and unkempt.
2. He was wearing scruffy clothes.
3. The building was scruffy and in need of repair.
4. The garden was scruffy and unkempt.
5. His hair was scruffy and unkempt.