むさ苦くるしい

i-adjective

messy; shabby; scruffy; dirty; squalid

Describes a person's appearance, clothing, or living space as unkempt, grimy, and unpleasant. Often implies a lack of cleanliness and care.

• 彼かれはむさ苦くるしい格かっ好こうで面めん接せつに来きた。

  He came to the interview in a scruffy outfit.

• むさ苦くるしい部屋へやを掃そう除じする気きになれない。

  I can't bring myself to clean this messy room.