泥どろ臭くさい

i-adjective

smelling of mud; earthy smell

Literal smell of mud or earth, often used for unwashed produce, a person after outdoor work, or a damp earthy odor.

• 雨あめ上あがりの庭にわは泥どろ臭くさい匂においがする。

  The garden smells earthy after the rain.

• 彼かれの作さ業ぎょう着ぎは汗あせと泥どろ臭くささでいっぱいだった。

  His work clothes were full of sweat and a muddy smell.

i-adjective

unrefined; crude; rough around the edges

Describes a person, skill, or work that lacks polish or sophistication; often used positively for earnest, unpretentious effort.

• 彼かれの演えん技ぎはまだ泥どろ臭くさいけど、一いっ生しょう懸けん命めいさが伝つたわる。

  His acting is still rough around the edges, but you can feel his earnest effort.

• 泥どろ臭くさいやり方かたでも、結けっ果かが出でればそれでいい。

  Even if the method is crude, it's fine as long as it gets results.