SAT Difficult
SAT Prep  /  Words  /  Difficult  /  unkempt

unkempt

//ʌnˈkɛmpt//
English Definition
Untidy; disheveled.
中文释义
蓬乱的;不整洁的
Example Sentence

The unkempt hedge had grown across the path, hiding the marker that generations of walkers had used.

蓬乱的树篱长过了小径,遮住了几代行人一直依循的路标。

Synonyms
untidy straggly bedraggled
Antonyms
tidy groomed
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un + kempt(梳理) → 没梳理 → 邋遢。
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “unkempt”?

  1. A Untidy; disheveled.
  2. B Fallen into ruin or disrepair.
  3. C Pointless; incapable of success.
  4. D Extremely distasteful; offensive.
Show answer

A — Untidy; disheveled.. “unkempt” means Untidy; disheveled..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Untidy; disheveled.”?

  1. A dilapidated
  2. B unkempt
  3. C repugnant
  4. D futile
Show answer

B — unkempt. “unkempt” means Untidy; disheveled..

Common questions about “unkempt”

What does “unkempt” mean?

unkempt — Untidy; disheveled.. In Chinese: 蓬乱的;不整洁的.

How do you pronounce “unkempt”?

unkempt is pronounced //ʌnˈkɛmpt//.

How is “unkempt” used in a sentence?

The unkempt hedge had grown across the path, hiding the marker that generations of walkers had used. (蓬乱的树篱长过了小径,遮住了几代行人一直依循的路标。)

What are synonyms for “unkempt”?

untidy, straggly, bedraggled — all close in meaning to unkempt (Untidy; disheveled.).

What is the opposite of “unkempt”?

tidy, groomed — each the opposite of unkempt (Untidy; disheveled.).

Is “unkempt” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. unkempt is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “unkempt”?

un + kempt(梳理) → 没梳理 → 邋遢。

Progress / 学习进度
92%
through SAT Difficult
This level: 0 mastered (0% of the level)
The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.