Dishevel: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishevel
[ dɪˈʃɛv(ə)l ]
messy appearance
To make something untidy or disordered, especially someone's hair or clothes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She hurriedly disheveled her hair before leaving the house.
- His disheveled appearance suggested he had a rough night.
messy appearance
Untidy or disordered in appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He emerged from his room looking disheveled and exhausted.
- The disheveled room showed signs of a hasty departure.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishevel" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despenteado
🇮🇳 उलझाना
🇩🇪 zerzausen
🇮🇩 acak-acakan
🇺🇦 розпатланий
🇵🇱 rozczochrany
🇯🇵 乱れる (みだれる)
🇫🇷 échevelé
🇪🇸 despeinar
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 헝클어지다
🇸🇦 مشعث
🇨🇿 rozcuchat
🇸🇰 rozcuchať
🇨🇳 弄乱 (nòng luàn)
🇸🇮 razmršen
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 шашылған
🇬🇪 დაბნეული
🇦🇿 dağınıq
🇲🇽 despeinar
Word origin
The word 'dishevel' originated from the Middle French word 'deschevele', which means 'disordered'. It first appeared in English in the early 16th century. Over time, 'dishevel' has retained its meaning of untidiness or disarray, particularly in relation to appearance.