Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disheveled
adjective
/dɪˈʃɛv.əld/
Definition
In a state of disarray or untidiness, often referring to a person’s appearance.
Examples
- After a long day at work, she arrived home disheveled and exhausted.
- His disheveled hair gave away the fact that he had just woken up.
- The disheveled room suggested that no one had cleaned it in weeks.
Meaning
To look messy or unkempt, typically used to describe hair, clothing, or general appearance.
Synonyms
- unkempt
- messy
- disordered
- scruffy
- disarrayed
