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unkept

/ʌnˈkept/

Tradução: Descreve algo que não é mantido, cuidado ou conservado em bom estado; também se aplica a promessas não cumpridas ou a uma aparência desleixada.

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adjective

/ʌnˈkept/B2formal
  • ptDescreve algo que não é mantido, cuidado ou conservado em bom estado; também se aplica a promessas não cumpridas ou a uma aparência desleixada.

Describes something that is not maintained, cared for, or kept in good condition; often used for promises or physical appearance.

  1. Not maintained or cared forB2formal

    In a state of neglect; not properly looked after or maintained.

    ptMalcuidado

    • The garden was completely unkept, with weeds everywhere.
    • He had an unkept appearance, with messy hair and wrinkled clothes.
    • The old house had an unkept lawn and peeling paint.

    Sinônimosdilapidateddisorderedmessyneglectedrun-downshabbyuncared-foruntidy

    Antônimoscared-forgroomedkeptmaintained

  2. Not fulfilled or honoredB2formal

    Refers to a promise, agreement, or commitment that was not carried out.

    ptNão cumprido

    • His unkept promises made her lose trust in him.
    • The contract was full of unkept obligations.
    • She was disappointed by his unkept word to help.

    Sinônimosabandonedbrokendisregardedignoredneglectedunfulfilledviolated

    Antônimosfulfilledhonoredkeptobserved

Formas
  • more unkept comparative form
  • most unkept superlative form