Synonyms & related words for scraggly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of scraggly — including scraggy, unkempt, raggedy, untidy, bedraggled, ragged. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to scraggly

Explore words related to scraggly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include scrawny, scruffy, uncombed, disheveled, weedy, tousled, straggly, unkemptness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for scraggly

Common synonyms for scraggly include scraggy, unkempt, raggedy, untidy, bedraggled, ragged, frowzy, blowzy — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does scraggly come from?

The word scraggly breaks down into 2 roots of Norwegian and Old English origin: scraggl, from Norwegian scragge (“something thin or ragged”); and -y, from Old English -ig (“characterized by”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.