Straggly (adjective)

Growing or hanging in a loose, untidy way.

Origin:

17th century: from straggle + -ly.

Examples:

1. Her straggly hair needed a good wash and brush.
2. The old man had a straggly beard.
3. The tomato plants grew straggly and unkempt.
4. The straggly roses in the garden needed pruning.
5. The straggly branches of the tree reached out in all directions.