disheveled

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Disheveled' means something or someone looks messy or untidy, not put together nicely. Like when someone has been working all day and their clothes are wrinkled and hair is tousled.

Examples in Different Contexts

With the multitude of cables and wires, the server room looked quite 'disheveled'.

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Your design concepts show originality, but we need to remember clarity too. A chaotic design can confuse the target audience.

Response:

Great point. Even though the disheveled design looks artistic, it could distract the customers.

Academics

Scenario:

Staying organized is a big part of academic success. How effective are your current note-taking strategies?

Response:

I need to improve. Often, in classes, my notes end up being quite disheveled.