scrawled
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Inside, travellers have left Greek scrawled on the walls, although it is not clear how old the writing is.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
But since a fan was bitten by a farm dog, the family has posted wooden signs along the road with “by appointment only” scrawled in black paint.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Looking at his police file, I can hardly read the signature over his statement; his name is illegible, scrawled and messy, like that of a boy.
From Slate ● May 12, 2026
So I scrawled my thoughts out on the bed and chose them carefully.
From Salon ● May 24, 2014
"Factitious!" my creative writing professor at college scrawled on a story of mine called "The Big Weekend."
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
