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Meaning of tousled
having a rough, untidy, or unkempt appearance
Etymology of tousled
The word "tousled" has its roots in the Old English word "tuslian," which means to pull or pluck, and the Middle English word "tousle," which means to make something untidy or disheveled
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is rough, untidy, or unkempt
Synonyms
disheveled
unkempt
messy
rumpled
wrinkled
crumpled
tousle
tangled
matted
knotted
snarled
twisted
curly
wavy
frizzy
uncombed
unbrushed
untidy
slovenly
slapdash
haphazard
careless
lax
lackluster
languid
limp
floppy
bedraggled
blowzy
frowzy
dowdy
frayed
frazzled
disordered
chaotic
wild
woolly
shaggy
coarse
crude
rough
Definitions
- Having a rough, untidy, or unkempt appearance, especially in relation to hair
- * (of a person) having a rough, untidy, or unkempt appearance, typically due to lack of sleep, illness, or general neglect
Usage Examples
- She woke up with a tousled look, her hair messy from sleep
- * The model's tousled hair added to her effortless, laid-back charm
- * After a long, tiring day, he looked tousled and in need of a good night's rest