adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of dishevel form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Alternative form of dishevelled. alt-of, alternative

Adjective

1. 1
   in disarray; extremely disorderly wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

carelessdishevelleddishevelledfilthyfrowzledfusty

Example

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"In the leaden backdrop of the dawn, the horseman stands in silence, the long mane of his horse, disheveled by the wind."

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