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Definition of unkemptly

unkemptly

/ʌnˈkɛmptli/
un · kempt · ly
Adjective:unkempt
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• adverb

1

In an untidy, disheveled, or poorly groomed manner.

Example

"His gray hair hung unkemptly over his collar after the long, windy journey."

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• Nearby Words

unjustly
unjustness
unkempt
unkemptly
unkept
unkillable
unkind

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'unkempt' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Unkempt' dates to Middle English and literally means 'uncombed', from the archaic past participle of 'kemb', a variant of Old English 'cemban' (to comb).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unkemptly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unkemptly
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