David Roberts

When you sling a saddle atop a llama's back, just after he's rolled in the dirt to scratch the unscratchable tickle of having lugged an ungrateful hiker's 90 pounds of impedimenta another eight miles along the trail, you're struck by how matted, coarse, and snarly the wool seems. But that's why it makes for versatile outdoor wear.

Often implies neglect or poor condition, especially with personal grooming.

Negative Connotation

The state can be temporary and fixed with proper care or cleaning.

Not Permanent

Use 'matted' to evoke a strong visual of unkempt hair or fur.

Descriptive Imagery

In art, 'matted' is positive, signifying preparation for display.

Presentation Enhancer

It also suggests added protection to the artwork from damage.

Protection Role

Highlights how plants grow thickly and are hard to separate.

Dense Growth

Often used to describe natural, untamed vegetation.

Wild Setting

 Michelle are briefed on the dog's condition mostly they're very filthy animals covered in life they are very matted we're pretty much Shaving most of them down we also have found parasites of every kind they come from a puppy

Matted