disheveled — untidy in appearance; having very messy hair or clothes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: untidy in appearance; having very messy hair or clothes
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈʃevəld/
Korean meaning: 헝클어진, 단정하지 못한
Korean pronunciation: 디**셰**블드
Example Sentences
- The professor arrived at class looking completely disheveled, with his shirt inside out and coffee stains everywhere.
- After the long flight, all the passengers looked disheveled and exhausted.
- My disheveled appearance made the interviewer raise an eyebrow.
disheveled
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈʃevəld//
untidy in appearance; having very messy hair or clothes
untidy in appearance; having very messy hair or clothes
Though disheveled from work leveled, he reveled in success!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기 프랑스어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래 '머리카락을 덮는 것을 벗기다'라는 의미였습니다. 과거에는 머리를 가리는 것이 예의였기에, 머리가 드러나면 단정하지 못하다고 여겨졌습니다.
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📝Examples
“The professor arrived at class looking completely disheveled, with his shirt inside out and coffee stains everywhere.”
“After the long flight, all the passengers looked disheveled and exhausted.”
“My disheveled appearance made the interviewer raise an eyebrow.”
“The cat emerged from under the bed completely disheveled, covered in dust bunnies.”
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