frowzled

Thân thiện

Her hair was frowzled after the windy walk.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • In disarray; extremely disorderly: Describes something that is messy, untidy, or in a state of confusion, often specifically referring to hair or clothing that is unkempt and tangled.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • After the windy walk, her hair was completely frowzled.
  • He arrived at the meeting looking frowzled and unprepared, his shirt rumpled and his tie askew.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Use: The word is often used in literary or descriptive contexts to paint a vivid picture of dishevelment. It implies a state beyond simple messiness, suggesting a tangled, neglected, or chaotic appearance.
  • The old, frowzled teddy bear had been loved almost to pieces.

Variants and Related Words

• Frowzy (adj): Having a slovenly or uncared-for appearance; dirty and untidy. (e.g., )
• Disheveled (adj): (of a person's hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered. This is a more common synonym.
• Tousled (adj): (especially of hair) untidy, as if it has been rubbed or disturbed. Often used in a more attractive or casual context.
• Rumpled (adj): Creased; ruffled. Often used for clothing or fabric.

Synonyms

• Disordered
• Untidy
• Unkempt
• Messy
• Bedraggled

Antonyms

• Neat
• Tidy
• Orderly
• Groomed
• Prim

Related Idioms or Phrases

• None directly using "frowzled": As a descriptive adjective, "frowzled" is not commonly used in fixed idiomatic expressions. Its meaning is conveyed directly in descriptive phrases.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. in disarray; extremely disorderly
   • her clothing was disheveled
   • powder-smeared and frowzled
   • a rumpled unmade bed
   • a bed with tousled sheets
   • his brown hair was tousled, thick, and curly- Al Spiers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• disheveled
• dishevelled
• rumpled
• tousled