bristly

Downy is a related term of bristly.

As adjectives the difference between downy and bristly

is that downy is having down, covered with a soft fuzzy coating as of small feathers while bristly is covered with bristles.

Unrefined is a related term of bristly.

As adjectives the difference between unrefined and bristly

is that unrefined is crude, raw or unprocessed while bristly is covered with bristles.

As adjectives the difference between bristly and coarse

is that bristly is covered with bristles while coarse is composed of large parts or particles; of inferior quality or appearance; not fine in material or close in texture.

As adjectives the difference between disheveled and bristly

is that disheveled is while bristly is covered with bristles.

As a verb disheveled

is (dishevel).

As adjectives the difference between shaggy and bristly

is that shaggy is rough with long or thick hair, fur or wool; unshaven, ungroomed, or unbrushed while bristly is covered with bristles.

As adjectives the difference between bristly and rough

is that bristly is covered with bristles while rough is having a texture that has much friction not smooth; uneven.

As a noun rough is

the unmowed part of a golf course.

As a verb rough is

to create in an approximate form.

As an adverb rough is

in a rough manner; rudely; roughly.

Harsh is a related term of bristly.

As adjectives the difference between harsh and bristly

is that harsh is unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses while bristly is covered with bristles.

As a verb harsh

is (slang) to negatively criticize.

Bristled is a related term of bristly.

As a verb bristled

is (bristle).

As an adjective bristly is

covered with bristles.

Hirsute is a synonym of bristly.

As adjectives the difference between hirsute and bristly

is that hirsute is covered in hair or bristles; hairy while bristly is covered with bristles.