Dishevelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishevelled
[ dɪˈʃɛv.əld ]
appearance, hair
Dishevelled refers to a state of being untidy, unkempt, or in disorder, especially regarding hair or clothing. It often conveys a sense of a person being careless about their looks or having just been in a tumultuous situation.
Synonyms
disordered, messy, scruffy, unkempt, untidy.
Examples of usage
- She arrived at the meeting looking dishevelled after the long journey.
- His dishevelled hair gave him a rugged charm.
- The child emerged from the playground looking completely dishevelled.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishevelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desalinhado
🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ
🇩🇪 zerzaust
🇮🇩 acak
🇺🇦 неохайний
🇵🇱 rozczochrany
🇯🇵 乱れた
🇫🇷 débraillé
🇪🇸 despeinado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 헝클어진
🇸🇦 مُشَوَّش
🇨🇿 neuklizený
🇸🇰 neporiadny
🇨🇳 凌乱的
🇸🇮 razmršen
🇮🇸 óreitt
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფილი
🇦🇿 dağıntı
🇲🇽 despeinado
Etymology
The word 'dishevelled' originates from the Middle English term 'desheveel', which is derived from the Old French 'descheveler', meaning 'to uncoil hair' ('des-', meaning 'un-', and 'chevel', meaning 'hair'). The term has been in use since the 14th century and originally referred specifically to loose or unkempt hair but has since broadened to encompass a more general sense of disorderliness in appearance. Its usage has evolved over time, often illustrating a state of casualness or lack of concern for tidiness, reflecting cultural attitudes toward grooming and personal presentation.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,456, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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