Dishevelment: meaning, definitions and examples
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dishevelment
[ dɪˈʃɛv(ə)lmənt ]
state of being disordered
Dishevelment refers to the state of being untidy, disordered, or unkempt. It is the lack of neatness or tidiness in appearance or arrangement.
Synonyms
disorder, messiness, untidiness
Examples of usage
- He appeared at the meeting in a state of dishevelment, with his hair tousled and his clothes wrinkled.
- The dishevelment of the room indicated that no one had been there for quite some time.
disorder in one's appearance
Dishevelment can also refer to the disorder in one's appearance, such as messy hair, wrinkled clothes, or overall unkempt look.
Synonyms
disarray, disheveledness, unkept
Examples of usage
- Her dishevelment suggested that she had just woken up and not yet had a chance to fix herself.
- The dishevelment of his appearance contrasted sharply with the neatness of his surroundings.
Translations
Translations of the word "dishevelment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desalinho
🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था
🇩🇪 Unordnung
🇮🇩 kekacauan
🇺🇦 безлад
🇵🇱 nieład
🇯🇵 乱れ
🇫🇷 désordre
🇪🇸 desorden
🇹🇷 dağınıklık
🇰🇷 어지러움
🇸🇦 فوضى
🇨🇿 nepořádek
🇸🇰 neporiadok
🇨🇳 凌乱
🇸🇮 nered
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 ретсіздік
🇬🇪 უხასიათობა
🇦🇿 dağınıqlıq
🇲🇽 desorden
Word origin
The word 'dishevelment' originated from the Middle French word 'deschevelement', which means 'disheveled' or 'disordered'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-16th century. The concept of dishevelment has been associated with lack of order and neatness throughout history, reflecting the importance of appearance and organization in various cultures.
See also: disheveled.