dischevel

/dɪˈʃɛvəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to make (hair or clothing) untidy, often by pulling or tangling it

“She disheveled her hair after waking up”

2. verb

to cause (something) to become untidy or disordered

“The strong wind disheveled the garden”

3. adjective

having hair or clothing that is untidy

“She looked disheveled after her long journey”

Synonyms

  • rumple
  • tangle
  • unravel

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • tidy