Meaning & Definition of word "Disheveled"
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Disheveled
/dɪˈʃɛv.əld/
adjective:
- 1. Untidy or disordered in appearance.
- Example: After the long journey, her hair was disheveled and her clothes were wrinkled.
- 2. In a state of disorder or disarray.
- Example: The once tidy room was now disheveled, with clothes strewn about everywhere.
- 3. Looking messy; having an unkempt appearance.
- Example: He showed up to the meeting looking disheveled, as if he had just rolled out of bed.
- 4. Having an unorganized or chaotic quality.
- Example: His disheveled notes made it difficult to follow his presentation.
Etymology
From the Middle English 'desheveled,' from the Old French 'deschevelé,' meaning 'uncovered' or 'uncombed.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
disheveled appearance:
A messy or untidy look.
disheveled hair:
Hair that is untidy or in disarray.
Related Words
messy:
Characteristic of being disheveled; untidy or dirty.
unkempt:
Not combed; messy in appearance.
Slang Meanings of disheveled
Meaning: Hot mess
Example Sentence: She's a total hot mess after that breakup.
Meaning: Bedhead
Example Sentence: I rolled out of bed without looking in the mirror; I'm rocking major bedhead.