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variants or dishevelled

disheveled

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verb

variants or dishevelled
past tense of dishevel

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disheveled
Adjective
Rudy, along with his boss (Lana Parrilla) and her disheveled paralegal, uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son. Peter White, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025 But his turn in Slow Horses — as the brilliant, disheveled MI5 misfit Jackson Lamb — may be his most complete yet. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
She is brought to the ground as her clothing becomes disheveled during the struggle. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 Hair disheveled, a dazed and bewildered look in his eyes, the coach trudged into his own dressing room to regroup and get a rundown of a growing list of injuries. Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disheveled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disheveled
Adjective
  • Between the messy decline of solar cycle 25 and the possibility of a dramatic last gasp, aurora hunters may still have their best nights ahead.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Ceiling Fixtures Most people don't climb up a ladder to dust ceiling fixtures, so this is going to be a messy job.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The rise of streaming and shifting business models have disrupted the rhythms on which many of us built stable careers, and production has become increasingly global and complex.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
  • On one hand, companies like Upwork and Fiverr have suffered as generative AI has disrupted simple contract jobs like copyediting and translation.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some investors were confused that the draft rules published Wednesday evening still contained references to a foreign ownership cap that was set to be amended.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • On city streets, a confused robotaxi can just pull over.
    Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Part of the controversy appears to have related to the fact that the carpet covered tile that, if disturbed, could expose children to asbestos.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Boxelder bugs can also release an unpleasant smell when crushed or otherwise disturbed.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The sloppy play extended beyond the penalties.
    Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But, true to the chaotic and improvisational nature of his medium, the screening was delayed by about 25 minutes as Speed wrapped things up and attendees were corralled to their seats with buckets of kettle corn and hard Topo Chicos.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Some have turned chaotic, with protesters clashing with authorities.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her blonde locks were tousled, parted down the center and gently flowed down her shoulders and back.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Look at Jimmy Fallon, who steered clear of the wrong jokes and tousled the right hair, and is still catching all-caps strays on Truth Social.
    James Folta September 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • To Washington, a beard made a man look unkempt and slovenly, masking the higher emotions that civility required.
    Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The fit is snug and flattering, so there’s nothing unkempt about it, even though the vibe is casual.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Disheveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disheveled. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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