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disheveled

[dɪˈʃɛvəld]

disheveled Definition

(of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.

Using disheveled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disheveled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She arrived at the meeting looking disheveled and tired.

  • Example

    His hair was disheveled after the long drive.

  • Example

    The room was in a disheveled state after the party.

  • Example

    The disheveled appearance of the suspect made him look guilty.

disheveled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disheveled

Antonyms for disheveled

  • neat
  • tidy
  • well-groomed

Phrases with disheveled

  • hair that is messy and unkempt

    Example

    She woke up with disheveled hair after a long night of studying.

  • disheveled clothes

    clothes that are wrinkled and untidy

    Example

    He wore disheveled clothes to the interview, which made a bad impression on the interviewer.

  • an overall untidy and unkempt look

    Example

    The disheveled appearance of the house indicated that no one had lived there for a long time.

Origins of disheveled

from Old French 'descheveler', meaning 'to disarrange the hair'

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Summary: disheveled in Brief

'Disheveled' [dɪˈʃɛvəld] describes an untidy or disordered appearance, often referring to hair, clothes, or overall look. It is used to describe someone who looks tired or has not taken care of their appearance. Examples include 'She arrived at the meeting looking disheveled and tired.' and 'The disheveled appearance of the suspect made him look guilty.'