dishevelled

Example Sentences

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He says that John was dishevelled and confused: "He was just abandoned. He hardly went out of that room and it was in a terrible state."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

"He is believed to be more dishevelled than he appears in the photo with longer hair and an unkempt beard," a Met spokesperson said.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2024

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

“For how long, Jane? For a few minutes, while you smooth your hair—which is somewhat dishevelled; and bathe your face—which looks feverish?”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë