Pronunciation: [skɹˈɔːld] (IPA) 
The word "scrawled" is spelled with the consonant cluster "sc" representing the /sk/ sound. It is followed by the vowel sound /ɔː/ (as in "aw"), represented by the letters "aw" and then the consonant blend "-lled," which represents the sound /ld/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /skrɔːld/. The word means to write or draw in a hurried or messy way, often with irregular or ill-formed letters.
Scrawled is an adjective that refers to something that has been written or drawn hastily, with careless or messy strokes. The word derives from the verb "scrawl," which means to write or draw something quickly and in a disorganized manner.
When describing handwriting, scrawled indicates a style of writing that lacks grace and precision. Typically, scrawled handwriting is difficult to read or decipher due to its messy and illegible appearance. The strokes may vary in thickness and direction, and the letters are often poorly formed and irregularly spaced.
In the context of art, scrawled can also describe an unrefined or rough style of drawing or painting. It suggests a spontaneous and freeform approach, where lines and shapes are quickly sketched and lack meticulous detail or elaborate technique. Scrawled artworks often have an unfinished or raw quality, emphasizing the artist's expressive gesture rather than meticulous accuracy.
In a broader sense, scrawled can also be used metaphorically to describe any form of writing or drawing that appears messy, hurried, or lacking in care. It conveys a sense of impatience or urgency, as if the creator did not have the time or inclination to produce a more polished or methodical result.
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The word "scrawled" comes from the Old Norse word "skrá" which means "to write or scrawl". It entered Middle English as "scrawlen" during the 15th century, and eventually evolved into its current form, "scrawled". The term emphasizes the rough or illegible nature of the writing, suggesting a hasty or careless scribble.
