- a variation of disheveled.
dishevelled
Example Sentences
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The incident led to the publication of a first dishevelled mugshot, a savage contrast to thousands of glorious pictures that had celebrated his status as an all-conquering champion.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Alison said the men made it to the villa in a dishevelled state.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
He says that John was dishevelled and confused: "He was just abandoned. He hardly went out of that room and it was in a terrible state."
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025
"He is believed to be more dishevelled than he appears in the photo with longer hair and an unkempt beard," a Met spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024
I shouted at her through the dishevelled blanket.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
