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Untidy vs Unkempt - What's the difference?

untidy | unkempt |

Unkempt is a synonym of untidy.



As adjectives the difference between untidy and unkempt

is that untidy is sloppy while unkempt is dishevelled; untidy; dirty; not kept up.

untidy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Sloppy.
  • Disorganized.
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    Synonyms

    * disorderly * slovenly

    Antonyms

    * neat * tidy

    Anagrams

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    unkempt

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • dishevelled; untidy; dirty; not kept up

    • Synonyms

    * dishevelled * slovenly