Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unkept
Adjective
/ʌnˈkɛpt/
Definition
Not maintained or cared for; in a neglected or disordered state.
Examples
- The garden looked unkept, with weeds growing rampant everywhere.
- She felt embarrassed by her unkept appearance at the formal event.
- The unkept house on the corner had peeling paint and overgrown bushes.
Meaning
The term describes something that is not properly looked after, leading to a messy or neglected appearance.
Synonyms
- Neglected
- Disheveled
- Untidy
- Unkempt
- Messy
