unkempt

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈkempt/
US: /ʌnˈkempt/

  1. Not well groomed or cared for; having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

    1. His hair was unkempt and messy after the long flight.
    2. The stray dog had matted, unkempt fur and looked like it hadn't been cared for in weeks.

Synonyms

untidy disheveled messy scruffy

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unkempt" is /ʌnˈkempt/ in British English and /ʌnˈkempt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unkempt": untidy, disheveled, messy, scruffy.

Example usage of "unkempt": "His hair was unkempt and messy after the long flight.". More examples on the page.