Synonyms of unkempt
47 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for unkempt is shabby. Other synonyms of unkempt are dishevelled, slovenly, ragtag, frumpy and bedraggled. The opposite of unkempt is clean.
Synonyms and similar words for unkempt
adjectiveUncombed, dishevelled.
- dishevelledOf a person, with the hair uncombed.
- slovenlyHaving an untidy appearance; unkempt.
- ragged
adjectiveMore synonyms
- bedraggledWet, limp, and unkempt; in disarray due to being doused with water, exposed to the elements, etc.
- blowsySlovenly or unkempt, in the manner of a beggar or slattern.
- dowdy
- dowdyishLike a dowdy; frumpy.
- down at heel
- downgonePoor-looking; shabby.
- qualifier
- draggle-tailedSlatternly, untidy, unkempt.
- draggled
- frowsyHaving a dingy, neglected, and scruffy appearance.
- frumpyDowdy, unkempt, or unfashionable.
- grotty slangUnpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive.
- grufty BritishScruffy.
- grungy
- hashy British
- mangy
- mean
- out at the heels
- piggy
- ragtagUnkempt, shabby, or in a state of disrepair.
- ribby British
- schleppySlovenly; sloppy.
- schlumpyLooking like a schlump; slovenly or unbecoming.
- scratty BritishThin, meagre; unkempt.
- scrofulous figurativelyHaving an unkempt, unhealthy appearance.
- scroungy slangDirty or shabby.
- scruffy
- scrungyGrungy; shabby and dirty.
- seedyUntidy, unkempt.
- shabbyOf clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect; scruffy.
- slammocky
- slatternlyAppropriate to or characteristic of a slattern.
- slobbishLike a slob; slovenly.
- slobby
- sloppy
- slummockySlovenly.
- sluttish
- tacky
- tore up USUnsightly, unkempt, dirty.
- trampishLike a tramp (homeless person); scruffy.
- unfineNot fine; shabby.
- unshaven figurativelyUnkempt.
- slovenlike archaic, rareSlovenly.
- unkemmed obsolete
Opposite of unkempt
Meaning of unkempt
- adjective Uncombed, dishevelled.
- adjective Disorderly; untidy; messy; not kept up.
- adjective Rough; unpolished.
unkempt in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unkempt
- What is another word for unkempt?
- Unkempt has 47 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shabby, dishevelled, slovenly, ragtag, frumpy, bedraggled, blowsy and mean.
- What is the opposite of unkempt?
- The opposite of unkempt is clean.
- What does unkempt mean?
- Unkempt means uncombed, dishevelled.
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