Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dishevelled

adjective
/dɪˈʃɛv.eld/
Definition
In a state of untidiness or disarray, often used to describe hair or clothing.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, she looked dishevelled and exhausted.
  • The wind left his hair dishevelled, giving him a charmingly rugged look.
Meaning
Dishevelled refers to someone or something that is messy or not arranged neatly, typically involving hair or appearance.
Synonyms
  • messy
  • untidy
  • unkept
  • disordered
  • rumpled