dishevelled

Example Sentences

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But Mr Bennett told BBC Radio Kent that British officials saw his father was "dishevelled and had lost a lot of weight", while his mother was not walking well due to prison conditions.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

He said that visits by British officials had found his dad was "dishevelled and had lost a lot of weight", while his mum was not walking very well due to prison conditions.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

On one occasion, he started crying in front of a manager who told him off for his dishevelled appearance.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2022

Her blue eyes still retained their melting quality; and her yellow hair, dishevelled by the wind and rain, kinked more stubbornly than ever about her ears and temples.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

Bag End seemed sad and gloomy and dishevelled.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien