tousled
/ˈtaʊzəld/
adjective
- Having hair that is messy, untidy, or disheveled, often in a way that looks attractive or natural.
- His tousled appearance made him look like he had just rolled out of bed.
- She ran her fingers through her tousled hair after taking off her helmet.
- The toddler woke up with a head full of tousled curls.
Synonyms
verb
- To make someone's hair messy or untidy, usually by rubbing or ruffling it.
- The wind tousled her hair as she walked along the beach.
- He playfully tousled his little brother's hair before leaving for school.
- The pillow fight left both of them with tousled hair and big smiles.