scruffy

Example Sentences

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The grounds are scruffy, wiring and plumbing are outdated, the gymnasium air conditioning hasn’t worked in years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In the first, Lopez, wearing a crew-neck shirt, glasses and a scruffy beard, stands in his garage in front of a black Lamborghini.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"It was pretty tough this morning. Feel like I hit some pretty scruffy golf shots, which in some ways is to be expected."

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Joseph’s look contrasts with the somewhat scruffy beard and receding hairline of the donor kneeling at the right.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Miig squinted his eyes and tilted his head back so that his scruffy chin popped out of the scarf.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline