unkempt

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

Definition

Lacking in neatness or order, especially regarding personal appearance or hair.

Examples

• The applicant arrived for the interview with an unkempt beard and a wrinkled suit.

• She tried to smooth her unkempt hair before the guests arrived for dinner.

• The garden had become unkempt, with weeds growing over the stone pathways.

Synonyms of unkempt

Words with a similar meaning to unkempt:

• messy
• untidy
• disheveled
• slovenly

Antonyms of unkempt

Words with the opposite meaning to unkempt:

• neat
• groomed

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