Definitions and Examples of neglect, dishevel
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fail to care for or attend to something or someone properly.
Example
She neglected her hair and it became tangled and unkempt.
Untidy or disordered in appearance.
Example
After playing outside all day, his hair was disheveled and full of dirt.
Key Differences: neglect vs dishevel
- 1Neglect is a verb that describes the act of not caring for something or someone properly.
- 2Dishevel is an adjective that describes an untidy or messy appearance.
Effective Usage of neglect, dishevel
- 1Vocabulary Building: Learn these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 2Personal Grooming: Use these antonyms to describe different states of personal appearance.
- 3Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in your writing to add variety and depth to your descriptions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of primp are neglect and dishevel. Use neglect to describe a lack of care towards one's appearance and dishevel to describe an untidy or messy appearance. These antonyms can be used to expand your vocabulary, describe different states of personal appearance, and add variety to your writing.
