Disheveled

Pronunciation: /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

Definitions of disheveled

adjective having a messy or untidy appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The man's hair was disheveled after the strong wind.

A2 She arrived at the party looking disheveled and tired.

B1 The disheveled appearance of the room suggested a struggle had taken place.

B2 Despite his disheveled appearance, he was actually quite organized and efficient.

C1 The disheveled state of the garden was a clear indication of neglect.

C2 Her disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes gave her a carefree and bohemian look.

Examples of disheveled in a Sentence

formal The disheveled state of his office reflected his chaotic work habits.

informal She showed up to the party looking disheveled after a long day at work.

slang I can't believe you went out in public looking so disheveled.

figurative The disheveled state of the city after the storm was a stark reminder of nature's power.

Grammatical Forms of disheveled

• past tense: disheveled
• plural: disheveled
• comparative: more disheveled
• superlative: most disheveled
• present tense: dishevels
• future tense: will dishevel
• perfect tense: have disheveled
• continuous tense: is disheveling
• singular: disheveled
• positive degree: disheveled
• infinitive: to dishevel
• gerund: disheveling
• participle: disheveled

Origin and Evolution of disheveled

First Known Use: 1583 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'disheveled' originated from the Middle English word 'discheveled', which came from the Old French word 'deschevele', meaning 'to disarrange the hair'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disheveled' has come to mean untidy or messy in appearance, expanding beyond just the disarrangement of hair.