Rumpled: meaning, definitions and examples

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rumpled

[ ˈrʌmpəld ]

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messy appearance

Having an untidy or wrinkled appearance, typically as a result of being crumpled or crushed.

Synonyms

crumpled, disheveled, untidy, wrinkled

Examples of usage

She emerged from the tent with rumpled hair and a sleepy expression.
The rumpled bedsheets suggested a night of restless sleep.

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mess up

Crumple or crush (something, typically fabric or paper) so that it becomes creased or wrinkled.

Synonyms

crease, crumple, crush, wrinkle

Examples of usage

He rumpled the paper in frustration.
The wind rumpled her skirt as she walked.

Translations

Translations of the word "rumpled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amarrotado

🇮🇳 सिकुड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 zerknittert

🇮🇩 kusut

🇺🇦 зім'ятий

🇵🇱 pognieciony

🇯🇵 しわくちゃ

🇫🇷 froissé

🇪🇸 arrugado

🇹🇷 buruşuk

🇰🇷 구겨진

🇸🇦 مجعد

🇨🇿 pomačkaný

🇸🇰 pokrčený

🇨🇳 皱的

🇸🇮 zmečkan

🇮🇸 krumpaður

🇰🇿 мыжылған

🇬🇪 დაჩორკილი

🇦🇿 buruşmuş

🇲🇽 arrugado

Word origin

The word 'rumpled' originated from Middle English 'rompelen' which meant 'to wrinkle'. Over time, the term evolved to its current usage to describe something with an untidy or wrinkled appearance. The concept of rumpling or creasing has been associated with disheveled or messy looks, leading to its colloquial use in describing physical objects or appearances.