disheveling

Meanings

• Adjective

  The state of being untidy or disordered; looking unkempt or messy.

  - "His disheveled hair and unshaven face gave him a rough appearance."
  - "The room was filled with disheveled clothes and unwashed dishes."

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Variants

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dishevel , disheveled , disheveling , dishevelled , dishevelling , dishevelment , dishevelments , dishevels

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Etymology

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From Old English desfelian, disfelian, meaning 'to disturb, to make disorderly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disheveled' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, a disheveled appearance is seen as a sign of creativity or artistic genius.

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Related Concepts

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1. untidy: Related concept: A state of being unneat or disorderly.

2. messy: Related concept: A state of being untidy or disorganized.

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Culture

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Disheveling can be seen as a sign of carelessness or neglect, but it can also be a deliberate fashion statement. In literature, the term is often used to describe characters who are unkempt or disheveled as a way of conveying their wildness or unconventional nature.

How to Memorize "disheveling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with uncombed hair, wrinkled clothes, and a disheveled appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disheveling' with the feeling of being untidy or unkempt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disorderly Hair Everywhere Looking Very Unkempt Neatly' to remember the definition of disheveling.

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