--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: He was still dazed, and though she hated…" description: "\"He was still dazed, and though she hated to admit it, he was actually rather attractive. If a girl happened to like that square-jaw, bright-blue-eyes, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/marissa-meyer-586_attractive_he-was-still-dazed-and-though-she-hated_1409764.jpg" --- # He was still dazed, and though she hated to admit it, he… ![“He was still dazed, and though she hated to admit it, he was actually rather attractive. If a girl happened to like that square-jaw, bright-blue-eyes, devilish-dimples kind of thing. Although he was in desperate need of a haircut and a good shave.” quote by Marissa Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/marissa-meyer-586_attractive_he-was-still-dazed-and-though-she-hated_1409764.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/marissa-meyer-586_attractive_he-was-still-dazed-and-though-she-hated_1409764.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/830/marissa-meyer-586_attractive_he-was-still-dazed-and-though-she-hated_1409764.jpg) > “He was still dazed, and though she hated to admit it, he was actually rather attractive. If a girl happened to like that square-jaw, bright-blue-eyes, devilish-dimples kind of thing. Although he was in desperate need of a haircut and a good shave.” [Marissa Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marissa-meyer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He appears disheveled yet possesses an unexpected charm that can attract despite flaws. **In simple terms:** Flawed appearance can still be attractive. Key Takeaway Notice hidden qualities beyond surface. Themes romance appearance attraction flaws beauty perception Mood playful observational Type literary conversational When to use this quote - dating - first impressions - self-image - confidence building Key Concepts character analysis social perception beauty standards Questions to Reflect On - What qualities do you value beyond looks? - How does appearance affect first impressions? 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