matted
Definitions
Tangled into a thick, messy mass.
Covered with a dense, tangled layer of hair, fur, or fibers.
Having a dull, non-reflective finish.
Examples
The stray dog's fur was so matted that it required a professional groomer to brush it out.
After sleeping on the couch for hours, his hair was completely matted on one side of his head.
Synonyms
tangled knotted tousled entangled snarled disheveled uncombed