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

They're dishevelled because they've just got off a bus to Glasgow, ahead of show 82.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

It's a spectacular downfall for Silicon Valley's dishevelled wunderkind, who rubbed elbows with celebrities like Gisele and Tom Brady.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

Her blue eyes still retained their melting quality; and her yellow hair, dishevelled by the wind and rain, kinked more stubbornly than ever about her ears and temples.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

I shouted at her through the dishevelled blanket.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath