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(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly
- His unkempt hair suggested he had just rolled out of bed.
- She ran a comb through her unkempt curls before heading out.
- The photograph showed him with unkempt hair and a carefree smile.
- The boy’s unkempt locks made him look like he hadn’t seen a barber in years.
- He appeared at the meeting with unkempt hair, looking like he’d overslept.
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(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for
- After a long hike, their unkempt appearance didn't bother them; the adventure was more important.
- The artist's studio was a creative mess, with canvases, brushes, and unkempt papers scattered around.
- The historical graveyard was filled with unkempt graves, lost to time and weather.
- The abandoned building had broken windows and an unkempt interior, echoing its deserted state.
- The once-elegant mansion now appeared unkempt, its grandeur fading over the years.