Disheveled: meaning, definitions and examples
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disheveled
[ dɪˈʃɛvəld ]
appearance
Untidy, messy or in disarray, typically of a person's hair or clothing.
Synonyms
messy, rumpled, unkempt, untidy.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| disheveled |
Usually describes someone’s appearance or clothing when it looks untidy or disordered.
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| untidy |
Describes spaces or appearances that are not clean or organized; slightly more formal than 'messy'.
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| rumpled |
Describes clothes that are wrinkled or look like they haven't been properly taken care of.
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| unkempt |
Refers to a person's hair or appearance when it looks neglected or not well-groomed.
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| messy |
Used for spaces, situations, or objects that are not clean or orderly; often informal.
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Examples of usage
- He arrived at the party looking disheveled after a long day at work.
- Her disheveled appearance suggested she had just woken up.
Translations
Translations of the word "disheveled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 despenteado
🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ
🇩🇪 zerzaust
🇮🇩 kusut
🇺🇦 розтріпаний
🇵🇱 rozczochrany
🇯🇵 乱れた
🇫🇷 décoiffé
🇪🇸 despeinado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 헝클어진
🇸🇦 غير مرتب
🇨🇿 rozcuchaný
🇸🇰 rozcuchaný
🇨🇳 蓬乱
🇸🇮 razkušan
🇮🇸 óreiðulegur
🇰🇿 шашылған
🇬🇪 დაუტკბილებელი
🇦🇿 daranmış
🇲🇽 despeinado
Etymology
The word 'disheveled' originated from the Middle English word 'discheveled', which meant 'bare-headed'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe someone with messy or untidy hair or clothing. The word has been used in English language since the 15th century.
See also: dishevelment.