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rumpled
This term evokes a sense of casual disorder or a lack of crispness. When applied to clothing, it suggests a loss of structure and smoothness, often implying a long journey or a period of neglect. It carries a softer, less chaotic connotation than words like shredded or torn, focusing instead on the surface texture of the material.
When describing a person's appearance, such as hair or clothing, it often conveys a sense of vulnerability, sleepiness, or an unstudied, natural state. It is frequently used in domestic or intimate settings to describe someone who has just woken up or has been relaxing, rather than suggesting a permanent state of sloppiness.
Meanings
Examples
Your shirt is all rumpled from the long flight.
He looked rumpled and exhausted after the overnight shift.
I can't go to the meeting looking this rumpled.
The detective noticed the suspect had a rumpled collar and nervous eyes.
She woke up with rumpled hair and a sleepy smile.
The bedsheets were rumpled as if someone had left in a hurry.
He smoothed out his rumpled jacket before stepping onto the stage