Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word :- 'Unkempt'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Tidy
Unkempt means untidy and not looked after, especially of hair or appearance. Its antonym is tidy.
Example: He came to the interview with unkempt hair.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Clumsy | awkward in movement (it describes how a person moves, not how neat they look) | The clumsy puppy knocked over its bowl. |
| (2) Dirty | not clean (it is close to unkempt in meaning, not its opposite) | Put the dirty clothes in the washing machine. |
| (3) Tidy (answer) | neat and in good order (neat and untidy are opposites) | She keeps her room tidy. |
| (4) Uniform | the same throughout, or a set of special clothes worn by a group (it is not the opposite of untidy) | The houses on the street are of uniform height. |
| Synonyms of unkempt: untidy, dishevelled, scruffy, messy Antonyms of unkempt: tidy, neat, well-groomed, trim |