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Definition of disheveled

disheveled

/dɪˈʃɛv.əld/
(UK: dishevelled)
di · shev · eled
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disheveled Lexical Profile

disheveled Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

American Hanging loosely or in disorder; untidy, unkempt, or rumpled in appearance (especially of a person's hair, clothing, or overall look).

Example

"After walking through the gusty rainstorm without an umbrella, he arrived at the office with disheveled hair and a soaked coat."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "disheveled" in American English and "dishevelled" in British English.

• Rhymes for disheveled

• Nearby Words

dishearteningly
disheartenment
dishevel
disheveled
dishevelment
dishful
dishonest

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old French deschevelé, meaning "with bare head or disordered hair," from des- (apart) and chevel (hair), ultimately from Latin capillus (hair of the head).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disheveled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disheveled
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