Synonyms for

Unkempt

Verb / ʌˈnkempt / Another word for unkempt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not neat or tidy; messy or untidy

Synonyms & similar words

messy untidy disheveled sloppy scruffy ragged shaggy uncombed wild rough cluttered chaotic disordered jumbled confused muddled haphazard careless neglected unorganized

Example sentences

  1. The boy's room was so unkempt that his mother couldn't find the floor.
  2. The old man's beard was long and unkempt.
  3. The garden was overgrown and unkempt.
  4. The teacher scolded the student for coming to school with unkempt hair.
  5. The abandoned house was a mess with unkempt furniture and dirty dishes.

Quotes

  • I'm not messy. I'm creatively unkempt.
  • I'm not disorganized. I'm just creatively unkempt.
  • There's a fine line between unkempt and ruggedly handsome.

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