Definition

Not having been arranged or styled with a comb, often resulting in a messy or untidy appearance.

Example

After waking up, her hair was uncombed and wild.

Conversation

Wow, you look a bit uncombed today!

Yeah, I woke up late and didn't have time to fix my hair.

It happens to the best of us — I usually just throw on a hat.

Good idea! I might do that next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncombed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "combed" (from Old English "cambian", meaning to comb). The word "uncombed" means not having been combed or untidy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'combed' — that's why uncombed means not combed.

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