unkempt
/ʌnˈkɛmpt/
un · kempt
/ʌn · ˈkɛmpt/
English Definition
adj. having an untidy or disheveled appearance
Significado en Español
desaliñado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bù xù, không gọn gàng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un-(not)+kempt(combed)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “unkempt”.
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A
neat
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B
disheveled
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C
quiet
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D
fluent
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B — disheveled.
“unkempt” means adj. having an untidy or disheveled appearance
Common questions about “unkempt”
What does “unkempt” mean?
unkempt — adj. having an untidy or disheveled appearance. In Chinese: 蓬头垢面的.
How do you pronounce “unkempt”?
unkempt is pronounced /ʌnˈkɛmpt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: un · kempt.
Is “unkempt” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. unkempt appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “unkempt”?
un-(not)+kempt(combed)