unkempt

[ʌnˈkɛmpt]

unkempt Definition

• 1. having an untidy or disheveled appearance
• 2. not properly maintained or cared for

Using unkempt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unkempt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The garden was overgrown and unkempt.

• Example

  He had long, unkempt hair and a scruffy beard.

• Example

  The house was old and unkempt, with peeling paint and broken windows.

unkempt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unkempt

• untidy
• disheveled
• slovenly
• scruffy
• messy

Antonyms for unkempt

• neat
• tidy
• well-groomed

Phrases with unkempt

• unkempt appearance

  an untidy or disheveled look

  Example

  She showed up to the interview with an unkempt appearance, which made a bad impression on the interviewer.

• unkempt hair

  hair that is messy and not well-groomed

  Example

  He ran his fingers through his unkempt hair, trying to make it look presentable.

• unkempt garden

  a garden that is overgrown and not properly maintained

  Example

  The unkempt garden was full of weeds and dead plants.

Origins of unkempt

from un- (not) + kempt, which means 'combed'

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Summary: unkempt in Brief

'Unkempt' [ʌnˈkɛmpt] describes something that is untidy, disheveled, or not properly maintained. It can refer to a person's appearance, such as 'He had long, unkempt hair and a scruffy beard,' or to a place, like 'The garden was overgrown and unkempt.' Synonyms include 'messy,' 'untidy,' and 'slovenly.' Antonyms are 'tidy,' 'neat,' and 'well-groomed.'