Orderly and Scruffy

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Orderly adjective - Being clean and in good order.

Usage example: a small, unpretentious inn offering pleasant, orderly rooms

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Scruffy is an antonym for orderly.

Nearby Words: order, ordered, orderliness

Scruffy adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

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Orderly is an antonym for scruffy.

Nearby Word: scruff

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