adjective
definition
(of hair) Uncombed; dishevelled.
definition
(by extension) Disorderly; untidy; messy; not kept up.
definition
Rough; unpolished
Examples of unkempt in a Sentence
This shrub can become quite unkempt if not pruned well back.
Compared to other boats in the marina it looked rather unkempt.
When you try on the jacket to a business suit, be sure it fits properly -- poor fit presents a sloppy, unkempt appearance.
He was an old man with spare, sinewy limbs and long strands of unwashed, unkempt hair.
My nails need trimming as well, in fact I am a rather unkempt old man at the moment.
She glanced towards the brush and shrubs of an unkempt lot, where a crumbling foundation of an old beach house remained.
First of all, the starting point of Count Olaf's house is spookily drawn, looking ancient and a little unkempt.
Its general unkempt appearance led to low standards of maintenance of the other small green areas in the estate.
Such actions might include men wearing dresses, unkempt beards, or wrapping towels round their heads.
If braids are not woven gently, they can break hair and give it a ragged, unkempt appearance.
He 's sitting there, unkempt, in front of an ancient typewriter into which two fingers punch a staccato rhythm.
A wildlife garden doesn't have to be an overgrown, unkempt garden - far from it.
With age, he became a rather sad and unkempt figure gradually going into decline, as did his beloved Oak Hall estate.
First of all, the starting point of Count Olaf 's house is spookily drawn, looking ancient and a little unkempt.
Formal doesn't have to mean stuffy and casual doesn't have to mean unkempt.
If you invest your locks in an indie haircut, you will need to embrace a more messy, unkempt philosophy of hair.
Your shag hair cut needs to look deliciously unkempt at all times, but in a very stylish way.
Sure, cutting your hair at home will provide you with realistic unkempt results…but in a totally un-hip way.
It is also typically unkempt, but easily "dressed up" with gel or hairclips.
Don't worry if it looks slightly unkempt - that's the secret to this style's beauty.
The classic 70s shag hairstyle is meant to be unkempt, so bend over and mess it up to separate those layers.
Yards can remain unkempt as the house sits empty and begins to fall into disrepair.
Wearing something too small easily results in an unkempt look that will undoubtedly call attention to trouble spots.
An ill-fitting dress will simply look unkempt, unpolished and inelegant.
Long wigs are the best choice to create the appearance of matted, unkempt hair.
After all, would you want to picture eternity cleaning up after an unkempt partner?
Poor hygiene and an unkempt appearance just scream "Mess!" to a careful earth sign like Virgo.
Don't be fooled by his unkempt appearance, benign expression and softly spoken Irish brogue.
The grass " lawn " is slightly unkempt, and littered with wild flowers.
We were walking along an avenue between unkempt hedges leading to another hedge across the far end.
The difference between unkempt eyebrows and well-groomed ones is dramatic.
A shag hair style is all about looking messy and unkempt.
Robert's style is not too long, not too short, and is just ruffled and unkempt enough to keep fans clamoring for more.
If you want that perfect bed head, unkempt look that helps define the emo, punk, and Indie pop cultures, you may consider a layered cut to help accent your style.
Don't be afraid to take your cue from these looks; try a wacky, messy updo that doubles as a stylish, unkempt bun, or give short hair plenty of volume by teasing it generously.
Clutter can take the form of stacked newspapers on top of a freezer to dust bunnies in corners to more serious clutter problems such as unkempt rooms.
Adding chunks of color and hair highlights to short tresses will increase the volume and texture, making the unkempt shape even more shagadelic.
There the vow was generally one of war or revenge, and, till it was accomplished, the man who vowed left his hair unshorn and unkempt, and abstained from wine, women, ointment and perfume.
The god is usually clothed in a short sleeveless tunic, and wears a round close-fitting cap. His face is that of a middle-aged man, with unkempt hair.
She had eyes the deepest blue-green of the Celtic Sea and flaxen hair, which although matted and unkempt, promised to shine sun-kissed when groomed.