dishevelled
Example Sentences
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Alison said the men made it to the villa in a dishevelled state.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 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
On one occasion, he started crying in front of a manager who told him off for his dishevelled appearance.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2022
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
“For how long, Jane? For a few minutes, while you smooth your hair—which is somewhat dishevelled; and bathe your face—which looks feverish?”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
