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ungroomed Synonyms

Another word for ungroomed

Choosing another word for ungroomed depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not neat, tidy, or cared for in personal appearance, hair, or coat (of a person or animal).

Usage Example

"The stray dog arrived at the shelter with a matted, unkempt coat that needed immediate attention."

Strongest
unkempt
disheveled
Strong
scruffy
untidy
slovenly
shaggy
bedraggled

• adjective (Context 2)

Not smoothed, packed, or prepared for recreational use (especially of a ski slope, trail, or lawn).

Usage Example

"Experienced skiers often prefer the challenge of unmaintained backcountry trails after a fresh snowfall."

Strong
unmaintained
untended
rough

Opposites of ungroomed

The opposite of ungroomed shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

groomed
well-groomed
kempt
manicured
tidy
neat
maintained
sleek
See all opposites of ungroomed

• Nearby Words

ungratefully
ungratefulness
ungreased
ungroomed
unground
ungrounded
ungroup

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ungroomed. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ungroomed
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