unkempt

Meanings

• adjective

  Not kept in an orderly or clean condition.

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Synonyms

dishevelled , slovenly

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Rhymes

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chasm , clasp , misp , rasp

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Variants

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unkempt

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Forms

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unkemptness, unkemptly

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Etymology

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Originated from Old English 'uncymp', meaning 'uncombed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unkempt' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone or something that is not kept clean or orderly.

2. In some cultures, an unkempt appearance is considered a sign of artistic or intellectual freedom.

3. The opposite of unkempt is 'kempt' or 'neat', which means well-groomed or orderly.

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Related Concepts

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1. disheveled: A synonym for unkempt, often used to describe a person or their appearance.

2. wild: Related to the concept of unkempt, as something that is not kept orderly or controlled can be considered wild.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unkempt' has been used to describe characters who are disheveled, wild, or untamed. In art, unkempt gardens or landscapes can represent nature in its raw, untamed state.

How to Memorize "unkempt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or a place that is unkempt – imagine a wild, untamed garden or a person with uncombed hair and disheveled clothes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unkempt' with the idea of disorder, chaos, or wildness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'U is for Unorderly, K is for Kept, E is for Ever Neglected, M is for Messy, P is for Pristine'.

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