Unkempt

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

Definitions of unkempt

adjective not properly maintained or cared for; messy or untidy in appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The garden was unkempt with overgrown weeds.

A2 She always looked unkempt with messy hair and wrinkled clothes.

B1 The old house had an unkempt appearance, with peeling paint and broken windows.

B2 Despite his unkempt appearance, he was actually a very organized and efficient worker.

C1 The unkempt state of the office reflected poorly on the company's professionalism.

C2 The unkempt garden was a stark contrast to the immaculately maintained interior of the house.

Examples of unkempt in a Sentence

formal The garden had become unkempt due to neglect and lack of maintenance.

informal His hair was always unkempt, no matter how many times he tried to comb it.

slang She showed up to the party looking pretty unkempt, like she just rolled out of bed.

figurative The company's finances were in such disarray that they appeared unkempt and in need of serious restructuring.

Grammatical Forms of unkempt

• past tense: unkempted
• plural: unkempt
• comparative: more unkempt
• superlative: most unkempt
• present tense: unkempt
• future tense: will be unkempt
• perfect tense: have been unkempt
• continuous tense: is being unkempt
• singular: unkempt
• positive degree: unkempt
• infinitive: to unkempt
• gerund: unkempting
• participle: unkempted

Origin and Evolution of unkempt

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unkempt' originated from the Old English word 'uncamet' which meant not combed or not well-groomed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unkempt' evolved to not only describe physical appearance but also to refer to anything that is disheveled, untidy, or neglected.