- a variation of disheveled.
dishevelled
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The friendly tabby was in great health, her fur was fine and she did not look "dishevelled".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
On Friday, he flipped his Range Rover on a quiet residential street on Florida's Jupiter Island and the world was treated to another dishevelled mugshot of one of sport's most famous faces.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
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
His family found out when they saw him on TV the next day, looking scared and dishevelled.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2025
Bag End seemed sad and gloomy and dishevelled.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
![]()
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word