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or dishevelled
as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
I got my suit pressed so I wouldn't look so disheveled for the wedding
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or dishevelled
as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
decorations for the garden wedding that had been disheveled by the wind
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Recent Examples of disheveled
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
The remaining disheveled flowers aren’t as attractive as the seed heads on a poppy, for example.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Indeed, the Democratic Party has become a ramshackle, disheveled party and has given a new meaning to spontaneous combustion.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Moore will star alongside him as Lt. Columbo, a disheveled and seemingly bumbling detective who’s investigating the crime.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Jurors Thursday afternoon watched the first hour of the interview with a disheveled Dominguez and the Davis detectives who wanted answers from their prime suspect.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
The remaining disheveled flowers aren’t as attractive as the seed heads on a poppy, for example.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Indeed, the Democratic Party has become a ramshackle, disheveled party and has given a new meaning to spontaneous combustion.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Moore will star alongside him as Lt. Columbo, a disheveled and seemingly bumbling detective who’s investigating the crime.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disheveled
Adjective
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Notably, over the next three days — through a hot but noisy producer price index reading and a messy University of Michigan consumer-sentiment survey — the benchmark treated Tuesday’s closing level just under 6,450 as a floor, testing it repeatedly and finishing the week right on it.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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The endeavor plays out the way most weddings do, as a messy process with unexpected challenges that test the bounds of teamwork.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After a season disrupted by injuries and fewer starts, the writing was on the wall.—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Behind the scenes there was no doubt other dreams were dashed and processes disrupted.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As Covid-19 transmission ramps up in the US, many Americans are confused about the Trump administration’s latest policies concerning access to vaccines.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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Ironically, this search for answers often leaves them feeling more upset, confused and longing for the one who rejected them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Even the guards appeared to be disturbed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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These five destinations show that sharing the shore with animals can be calm, safe and memorable for the right reasons when animals aren’t fed or disturbed.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The turmoil dates back to a somewhat sloppy performance at a charity show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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Learning how to practice Despite the steady energy throughout camp, Saturday’s session had its share of sloppy moments.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That's according to a TikTok Godwin posted from the somewhat chaotic marg-making experience.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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His meetings are chaotic and keeps insulting the staff ...—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Most wine lovers know that the word Sauvignon comes from the French word sauvage and the word blanc simply means white, but most people don’t know the reason is because when untrained vines of the variety have a distinctly unkempt appearance.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2024
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But, as in these United States, the key question remains whether creeping totalitarianism — from the left and the right — will squeeze everyday people out of their inalienable right to just be their sometimes obnoxious, unkempt, idiosyncratic selves.—
Ed Wallace,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2024
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Analysts at Mizuho shuffled up its top picks in a note Monday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2025
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Stop Scripting Development Employees need to grow into opportunities, not be shuffled into roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Disheveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disheveled. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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