scruffy
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskɹəfi// UK //skɹˈʌfi// scruffy
adj. looking messy, disorganized, or slightly dirty. You use this to describe someone who does not take care of their appearance or a place that is not clean.
adj. having a disheveled, untidy, or slightly unkempt appearance. Often used to describe physical appearance or the state of a room or building.
He looked a bit scruffy after the long hike.
The old library had a scruffy look, with books stacked haphazardly on every available surface.
Despite the building's scruffy exterior, the interior was surprisingly well-maintained, suggesting that the residents were proud of their modest home.
From scruff + -y.