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Meaning of disheveled
having a messy and untidy appearance
Etymology of disheveled
The word "disheveled" has its roots in the Old French word "descheveler", which means "to disarrange the hair"
This Old French word is a combination of "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "removal of") and "chevel" (meaning "hair")
The word "disheveled" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe someone or something that is untidy or unkempt
Synonyms
unkempt
untidy
disordered
messy
rumpled
tousled
tangled
uncombed
unbrushed
unwashed
unshaven
untrimmed
shaggy
sloppy
slovenly
dilapidated
decrepit
worn
frayed
faded
dingy
seedy
bedraggled
ragged
tattered
frizzy
fuzzy
matted
snarled
knotted
twisted
disarrayed
chaotic
cluttered
confused
jumbled
littered
scattered
haphazard
aimless
careless
lax
negligent
slapdash
slipshod
hasty
hurried
cursory
perfunctory
lackadaisical
Definitions
- The primary definition of "disheveled" according to Oxford Languages is:
- + (of a person's appearance) untidy and unkempt
- + (of a place or thing) untidy and disordered
Usage Examples
- After a long night, she woke up feeling disheveled and tired
- * The disheveled state of the room reflected the owner's chaotic lifestyle
- * He looked disheveled after spending the day working in the garden
Antonyms
tidy
neat
orderly
organized
immaculate
pristine
spotless
flawless
perfect
polished
refined
elegant
sophisticated
stylish
chic
sleek
groomed
well-groomed
well-kept
well-manicured
kempt
combed
brushed
washed
shaven
trimmed
smooth
sleek
streamlined
put-together