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unkept Synonyms

Another word for unkept

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

Not fulfilled, honored, or observed, especially regarding a promise, vow, or appointment.

Usage Example

"Years of broken promises eventually eroded the public's trust in the administration."

Strongest
broken
unfulfilled
Strong
violated
breached

• adjective (Context 2)

Not maintained, cared for, or tended properly; neglected or untidy.

Usage Example

"The neglected garden behind the abandoned cottage was completely overgrown with weeds and brambles."

Strongest
neglected
untended
Strong
untidy
unkempt
disheveled

Opposites of unkept

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

well-kept
kept
fulfilled
maintained
honored
neat
tidy
See all opposites of unkept

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