Dishevelled

/dɪˈʃevld/
adjective

Untidy, messy, not properly arranged.

After the long trip, his clothes looked dishevelled.
Visual representation of "dishevelled" - Untidy, messy, not properly arranged.

Often appears as...

  • dishevelled hair
  • dishevelled clothes
adjective

In a state of disorder due to stress or worries.

After days without sleep, she appeared quite dishevelled.
Visual representation of "dishevelled" - In a state of disorder due to stress or worries.

Often appears as...

  • look dishevelled
  • seem dishevelled
adjective

Untidy, messy, not properly arranged.

After the long trip, his clothes looked dishevelled.
Visual representation of "dishevelled" - Untidy, messy, not properly arranged.

Often appears as...

  • dishevelled hair
  • dishevelled clothes
adjective

In a state of disorder due to stress or worries.

After days without sleep, she appeared quite dishevelled.
Visual representation of "dishevelled" - In a state of disorder due to stress or worries.

Often appears as...

  • look dishevelled
  • seem dishevelled
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "dishevelled"
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Physical Appearance

Reflects a lack of attention to one's looks, often after some activity or due to neglect.

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He was dishevelled after fixing the car.
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Not Necessarily Dirty

Dishevelled suggests untidiness, but not necessarily uncleanliness.

Illustration for Not Necessarily Dirty
Though his clothes were dishevelled, they were clean.
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Momentary State

Can imply a temporary state that can be fixed with grooming.

Illustration for Momentary State
After combing her hair, she was no longer dishevelled.
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Physical Appearance

Reflects a lack of attention to one's looks, often after some activity or due to neglect.

Illustration for Physical Appearance
He was dishevelled after fixing the car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Necessarily Dirty

Dishevelled suggests untidiness, but not necessarily uncleanliness.

Illustration for Not Necessarily Dirty
Though his clothes were dishevelled, they were clean.
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Momentary State

Can imply a temporary state that can be fixed with grooming.

Illustration for Momentary State
After combing her hair, she was no longer dishevelled.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Appearance

Reflects a lack of attention to one's looks, often after some activity or due to neglect.

Illustration for Physical Appearance
He was dishevelled after fixing the car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Necessarily Dirty

Dishevelled suggests untidiness, but not necessarily uncleanliness.

Illustration for Not Necessarily Dirty
Though his clothes were dishevelled, they were clean.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Momentary State

Can imply a temporary state that can be fixed with grooming.

Illustration for Momentary State
After combing her hair, she was no longer dishevelled.
Visual representation of the word "Dishevelled"

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