ungepflegt

unkempt, neglected, untidy in appearance

adjective OON-ge-pflekht Rare

Usage Note

ungepflegt describes a person, garden, or property that has not been cared for — ungepflegtes Äußeres, ungepflegter Garten. It is neutral-descriptive rather than harshly critical, implying simple neglect of maintenance.

Examples

"Der ungepflegte Vorgarten fiel sofort auf."

Natural Translation

The unkempt front garden was immediately noticeable.

Literal Translation

The unkempt front garden caught-attention immediately.

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