Describing something as disheveled, untidy, or ill-kempt. A straggly plant or hair is one that is sprawling, unkempt, or rambling.
"Straggly" Examples
Examples of "Straggly"
1. Nature Description: The straggly vines tumbled down the sun-baked wall, their parched leaves a testament to the prolonged drought. 2. Hair or Beard Description: His straggly locks framed a face that was rugged from years of working outdoors, contributing to his enduring charm. 3. Plant Health: The forlorn garden needed attention; its straggly plants indicated a lack of proper care. 4. Person's Appearance: Despite his former athletic build, John had let himself go, and now his straggly appearance was a significant departure from his former self. 5. Disorderly State: The hens pecked about the yard with tails straggly behind them, a reflection of the larger disarray in the once-manicured landscape.
Note
- "Straggly" is used to describe something in a disorderly or untidy manner, specifically with loose or scattered ends or with a disheveled appearance.