Uncombed: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncombed

 

[ ˌʌnˈkoʊmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

hair

Not combed or brushed; messy or tangled.

Synonyms

disheveled, ruffled, unkempt, untidy

Examples of usage

  • My uncombed hair stuck out in all directions.
  • She ran her fingers through her uncombed hair.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

Not well-groomed or neat in appearance.

Synonyms

disheveled, messy, sloppy, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • He showed up to the meeting looking uncombed and disheveled.
  • The uncombed man stood out in the crowd of well-dressed individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncombed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despenteado

🇮🇳 बिखरे हुए

🇩🇪 ungekämmt

🇮🇩 kusut

🇺🇦 незачесаний

🇵🇱 rozczochrany

🇯🇵 とかしていない

🇫🇷 ébouriffé

🇪🇸 despeinado

🇹🇷 taraksız

🇰🇷 빗질하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير ممشط

🇨🇿 neučesaný

🇸🇰 neučesaný

🇨🇳 未梳理的

🇸🇮 nepočesan

🇮🇸 ógreiddur

🇰🇿 таралмаған

🇬🇪 დაუვარცხნელი

🇦🇿 daranmamış

🇲🇽 despeinado

Etymology

The word 'uncombed' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') and the past participle of the verb 'comb'. The concept of uncombed hair or an uncombed appearance has been associated with a casual or unkempt style, often seen as a contrast to well-groomed or neat looks.

See also: comb, combat, combing.