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dishevelled

VERB
mess up
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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

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

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

My cheeks heat up at the thought of her seeing the dishevelled old woman shuffling up our driveway in her slippers.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler



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