adj.
Pronunciation: - ' kem(p)t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English unkemd, unkempt, from un- + kembed, kempt, past participle of kemben to comb, from Old English cemban; akin to Old High German chempen to comb, Old English camb comb ― more at COMB
Date: 14th century
1 : not combed < unkempt hair>
2 : deficient in order or neatness < unkempt individuals> < unkempt hotel rooms> also : ROUGH , UNPOLISHED < unkempt prose>