B1 — Intermediateadjective
trasandato
scruffy, unkempt, slovenly
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sciattotrascuratodisordinatoarruffato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
elegantecuratoordinatodistinto
Usage note
'Trasandato' implies neglected appearance due to carelessness. 'Sciatto' is slightly more informal. 'Trascurato' (neglected) can also refer to personal hygiene. 'Arruffato' describes specifically dishevelled, messy hair or clothes.
Example
"Era trasandato — abiti sgualciti e capelli arruffati come se non dormisse da giorni."
"He looked scruffy — wrinkled clothes and dishevelled hair as if he hadn't slept in days."
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