Bed-Headed

Pronunciation: /bɛdˈhɛdɪd/

Definitions of bed-headed

adjective describing someone who has messy or disheveled hair from just waking up or being in bed

Example Sentences

A1 She woke up with bed-headed hair.

A2 He didn't have time to fix his bed-headed look before leaving for work.

B1 The bed-headed teenager stumbled into the kitchen for breakfast.

B2 Despite her bed-headed appearance, she still managed to look stylish.

C1 Even with his bed-headed hair, he exuded an air of confidence.

C2 Her bed-headed look added to her effortless charm and beauty.

Examples of bed-headed in a Sentence

formal She entered the meeting room looking slightly bed-headed after a late night working on the project.

informal I woke up feeling bed-headed and groggy this morning.

slang I always look so bed-headed when I first wake up.

figurative His thoughts were as jumbled as his bed-headed hair after a long night of studying.

Origin and Evolution of bed-headed

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'bed-headed' originated from the combination of 'bed' referring to where one sleeps and 'headed' indicating the state of one's hair or appearance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe messy or disheveled hair upon waking up, 'bed-headed' has evolved to also convey a casual and relaxed appearance or style, often associated with a carefree attitude.