Also means
slovenly
Usage Note
Desaliñado describes a person or appearance that is untidy, unkempt, or dishevelled — hair, clothes, or general presentation that lacks care. The root noun aliño means seasoning or neatness (depending on context), and the prefix des- reverses it. It refers to appearance rather than dirt (sucio), so it is closer to 'scruffy' than 'dirty'. The feminine form is desaliñada, and the noun form is desaliño (untidiness, slovenliness).
Examples
"Llegó a la reunión con aspecto desaliñado."
Natural Translation
He arrived at the meeting looking scruffy.
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