scruffy

This term carries a strong visual connotation of neglect and lack of care. When applied to people, it suggests a disregard for social norms of grooming or dress, often evoking an image of uncombed hair or frayed clothing. It is generally more critical than "casual" but less severe than "filthy." When describing places or objects, the word emphasizes a state of decay or dilapidation. It suggests a surface-level shabbiness that makes an environment feel uncared for or rundown, often used to describe urban decay or weathered architecture.