Messy
Messy adjective - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness.
Ruffled and messy are semantically related. in dishevelled topic. In some cases you can use "Ruffled" instead an adjective "Messy".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Messy Hair: Natsuo has a ridiculously ruffled bedhead when he doesn't sleep well.
Source: Manga / Domestic na Kanojo -
Messy Hair: Geddy has curly hair that he keeps shoulder-length and a bit ruffled.
Source: Music / Rush -
Colourful Theme Naming: The Squirrel Girls: Ambernote the one with the slicked-back hair and the small ahoge in front, Scarletnote the one with messy Peek-a-Bangs, Jadenote the one with the longest hair and Violetnote the one with a similar hairstyle to Scarlet, but not ruffled.
Source: Webcomic / Sequential Art
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