His shabby clothes and unkempt hair gave him a _ appearance.
Correct answer: B. Disreputable
- A. Discontented
- B. Disreputable
- C. Disrespectful
- D. Disputatious
Explanation
Discontented [Option A] , disrespectful [ Option C] and disputations [option D] are the adjectives used to describe the quality of a person.Option B [ disreputable] is an adjective used to describe the appearance of a person. The words 'shabby clothes and unkempt clothes' lead us to the right option
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