rumple

Example Sentences

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With the look of a slightly rumpled academic, Arévalo took questions from reporters and supporters present.

From Seattle Times

His offstage persona is fairly close to the stage one he favors — rumpled, excitable, mildly sardonic, casually authoritative.

From New York Times

John Thaw's Morse was a touch rumpled despite his highbrow tastes, a picture that barely matches with Evans' lanky, pressed exterior.

From Salon

With his long face, heavy glasses and thinning hair, he padded around the office like a beachcomber in old sneakers, baggy pants and rumpled polo shirts, schmoozing with the staff.

From New York Times

The rumpled, Latin-spouting populist with a mop of blond hair has held major offices but also spent periods on the political sidelines before Britain’s exit from the European Union propelled him to the top.

From Washington Times