dishevelled

Example Sentences

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The incident led to the publication of a first dishevelled mugshot, a savage contrast to thousands of glorious pictures that had celebrated his status as an all-conquering champion.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Cabin manager co-workers later found him at the bottom of the stairs "dishevelled, pale, sweaty and erratic".

From BBC • Sep. 19, 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

I shouted at her through the dishevelled blanket.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath