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 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

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

My cheeks heat up at the thought of her seeing the dishevelled old woman shuffling up our driveway in her slippers.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler