unkemptness

noun

Meaning

The state of being untidy, messy, or not properly cared for.

Examples

  • The unkemptness of the garden was a clear sign that no one had lived there for years.
  • Despite his efforts to clean up, the inherent unkemptness of his appearance was hard to hide.

Synonyms: messiness, untidiness, dishevelment, slovenliness