Disheveled
adjective
In a state of disorder or untidiness, especially in reference to hair or clothing.
After the tornado, the town looked disheveled and chaotic.
Usage tips
Neutral
disheveled hair,disheveled appearance,disheveled clothes
adjective
Describing someone whose hair or clothing appears rumpled and messy.
The actor arrived disheveled to the red carpet event, surprising everyone.
Usage tips
Informal
look disheveled,feel disheveled
adjective
In a state of disorder or untidiness, especially in reference to hair or clothing.
After the tornado, the town looked disheveled and chaotic.
Usage tips
Neutral
disheveled hair,disheveled appearance,disheveled clothes
adjective
Describing someone whose hair or clothing appears rumpled and messy.
The actor arrived disheveled to the red carpet event, surprising everyone.
Usage tips
Informal
look disheveled,feel disheveled
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Appearance
The word often describes a messy look, so it's used in contexts of disarray.
He looked disheveled after the long flight.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative connotation
While it can imply a relaxed style, it often has a negative edge suggesting neglect.
She appeared disheveled and unprepared for the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional state
Disheveled can also metaphorically reflect an emotional state of chaos or overwhelm.
He felt disheveled after the stressful week.
Pro Tip 1/3Appearance
The word often describes a messy look, so it's used in contexts of disarray.
He looked disheveled after the long flight.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative connotation
While it can imply a relaxed style, it often has a negative edge suggesting neglect.
She appeared disheveled and unprepared for the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional state
Disheveled can also metaphorically reflect an emotional state of chaos or overwhelm.
He felt disheveled after the stressful week.
Pro Tip 1/3Appearance
The word often describes a messy look, so it's used in contexts of disarray.
He looked disheveled after the long flight.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative connotation
While it can imply a relaxed style, it often has a negative edge suggesting neglect.
She appeared disheveled and unprepared for the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional state
Disheveled can also metaphorically reflect an emotional state of chaos or overwhelm.
He felt disheveled after the stressful week.
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