rumple

Example Sentences

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He wore an old T-shirt tucked into denim carpenter’s shorts, rumpled white knee socks and worn black Skechers.

From New York Times

His rumpled fedora; his jaunty cigarette holder; his pince-nez glasses; his Naval cape; and the steel leg braces that let him stand and appear to walk on his own.

From Washington Post

Hanging the quilts on the wall, when they’re meant for a rumpled bed or neat folding in a drawer, easily obscures the lively, improvisational experience that yields the compositions’ actual power.

From Los Angeles Times

Look closely and you’ll spot a slight rumple on the left hand side of the screen, but it’s barely visible, even when the phone is showing a mainly black image.

From The Verge

The blue comforter on the bed was rumpled, and there were at least five pillows.

From New York Times