Scraggiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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scraggiest

 

[ ˈskrædʒ.i.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

Scraggiest refers to the state of being unkempt, ragged, or unpolished in appearance. It usually describes something that is the most untidy or disheveled among a group. The term often conveys a sense of neglect or lack of care. It can apply to various subjects, including people, animals, or objects, highlighting their scruffy and worn-out state.

Synonyms

disheveled, ragged, scruffy, shabby, unkempt.

Examples of usage

  • The dog looked the scraggiest of the group.
  • Her scraggiest sweater was the warmest but least presentable.
  • Among the kids, he had the scraggiest hair.
  • The scraggiest plant in my garden surprisingly grew the tallest.
  • He wore the scraggiest shoes to the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "scraggiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais esfarrapado

🇮🇳 सबसे फटा हुआ

🇩🇪 am schäbigsten

🇮🇩 terkoyak-koyak

🇺🇦 найбільш поношений

🇵🇱 najbardziej zniszczony

🇯🇵 最もボロボロの

🇫🇷 le plus en lambeaux

🇪🇸 el más raído

🇹🇷 en en kötü durumda

🇰🇷 가장 누추한

🇸🇦 الأكثر تمزقًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce roztrhaný

🇸🇰 najviac roztrhnutý

🇨🇳 最破烂的

🇸🇮 najbolj raztrgan

🇮🇸 sárnaðastur

🇰🇿 ең тозған

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გახეული

🇦🇿 ən döküntü

🇲🇽 el más raído

Etymology

The term 'scraggly' originated from the early 19th century, derived from the word 'scrag,' which means to drag, to come down to a mere scrap, or to be thin and gaunt. This particular adjective reflects a state of disarray or lack of coherence, often associated with items or beings that appear to have been subjected to wear and tear or insufficient care. The word has solidified its place in the English language, often taking on a colloquial tone in describing not only physical appearances but also a more general state of disorder or neglect. The evolution of 'scraggliest' from 'scraggly' is indicative of how language adapts and expands, creating superlative forms to convey extreme states or degrees.