rumpled

Vocabulary Word

Definition
'Rumpled' means something has been made not tidy or smoother, like your bedsheet after you've slept on it. It's not smooth or in order, but wrinkled or crumpled.
Examples in Different Contexts
In a presentation setting, 'rumpled' attire might reflect unpreparedness. A supervisor might advise, 'Ensure your attire is not rumpled during client meetings; it projects professionalism.'
Practice Scenarios
Creative

Scenario:

This character isn't very engaging at the moment. We need some quirks in his appearance to make him more relatable.

Response:

Maybe we should give him a rumpled hat. That could be his signature item that people recognize.

Tech

Scenario:

Our app's interface is looking too slick and formal. We might need to give a touch of organic texture to balance it out.

Response:

Good point! Adding a rumpled texture to the interface background might give it a more organic feel.

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