disheveled
/dɪˈʃɛvəld/adjective
Untidy and messy, especially of someone's hair, clothes, or general appearance.
Example sentences
- “He arrived late, looking disheveled after the long flight.”
- “Her hair was disheveled from the wind.”
- “A disheveled man was sleeping on the park bench.”
Usually describes people, their hair, or their clothes. The British spelling is 'dishevelled', with two l's.