tousled

[ UK /tˈa‍ʊsə‍ld/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. in disarray; extremely disorderly
    powder-smeared and frowzled
    her clothing was disheveled
    a rumpled unmade bed
    his brown hair was tousled, thick, and curly
    a bed with tousled sheets
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How To Use tousled In A Sentence

  • Can't quite imagine yourself with your hair gathered loosely at the crown with tousled waves flowing down your neck… but like the idea?
  • He kissed and tousled the young vrouws; and, if they frowned and pouted, gave them a gold rosary, or a sparkling cross, to put them in good humour again.
  • He was one of the few artists to impress the ordinarily vicious panel of judges, and the only criticism the toughest of them could find was with the Norwegian's tousled, gap-toothed appearance.
  • The suit is sharp, the hair fashionably tousled and the sideburns are pronounced. Times, Sunday Times
  • Men love tumbling curls and artfully tousled hair. The Sun
  • This season's hair is either tousled or tailored with a soft wave; think loose ponytails or chignons and a well-trimmed fringe.
  • A head with rosy cheeks, tousled hair, and flashing glasses suddenly appeared before me.
  • Rocking-horses can't run away," Sue said, shaking her head, the hair of which needed brushing, as it had become "tousled" in her sleep. Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue
  • Alex tousled my hair for luck - which immediately set me off because I'd spent an hour slicking it down.
  • My hair was tousled by cheering crowds who thrust a beer can into my hand and said: 'Welcome to freedom. Times, Sunday Times
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