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unkempt (adjective), more unkempt, most unkempt
1. Characteristic of someone or something with an untidy, messy, sloppy, or disordered appearance: Jane's mother reminded her to clean up her unkempt room because the guests would be arriving that afternoon.
2. Disordered and uncombed hair: Susan's tresses were very unkempt and in disarray because she hadn't brushed it after coming back from her windy walk.
3. Etymology: from un-, "not: + kempt, "well combed, neat."
Lacking neatness in appearance.
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