rumpled

• Beschreibt etwas, besonders Stoff oder Kleidung, das Falten, Knitter oder ein unordentliches Aussehen hat.

Describes something, especially fabric or clothing, that is creased, wrinkled, or untidy in appearance.

1. In disarray or extremely disorderlyB2informal

   Describes something that is messy, wrinkled, or not neat, often referring to clothing or appearance.

   Zerknittert

   • He arrived at the meeting with a rumpled suit and messy hair.
   • The bed sheets were rumpled after a restless night.
   • Her rumpled appearance suggested she had just woken up.

   Synonymecrumpleddisheveleddisorderlymessyscruffysloppytousledunkemptuntidywrinkled

   Antonymeneatorderlysmoothsprucetidytrim

• Verb, das beschreibt, etwas in Unordnung zu bringen oder zu zerknittern, meist Stoff oder Haare.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something untidy or wrinkled, typically fabric or hair.

1. Disturb the smoothness ofB2formal

   To make something untidy or less smooth, typically by handling or moving it.

   Zerknittern

   • The wind rumpled her hair as she walked along the beach.
   • He nervously rumpled the edge of his shirt.
   • The cat rumpled the freshly made bed.

   Synonymecreasecrinklecrumpledishevelmess upruffletouslewrinkle

   Antonymeflattenironpresssmooth

2. Gather into small wrinkles or foldsB2formal

   To intentionally or unintentionally create small creases or folds in a material.

   In kleine Falten legen

   • She rumpled the fabric to create a textured effect.
   • The child rumpled the paper while playing.
   • He rumpled the cloth in his hands absentmindedly.

   Synonymecorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefurrowpuckerrufflewrinkle

   Antonymeironpresssmooth

3. Become wrinkled or creasedB2formal

   To become marked with irregular folds or creases, often due to pressure or handling.

   Zerknittern

   • The silk dress rumpled easily after sitting for a while.
   • His suit rumpled during the long flight.
   • The pages of the book rumpled from being in a damp bag.

   Synonymecreasecrinklecrumplepuckerruckwrinkle