Foul and Unkempt

Foul

Foul adjective - Not clean.
Usage example: I wouldn't play in the foul rainwater that's collected in the feeding trough

Unkempt and foul are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unkempt" instead an adjective "Foul".

Nearby Words: foulness, fouled, foully, fouling

Unkempt

Unkempt adjective - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness.
Usage example: an unkempt and cluttered room

Foul and unkempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foul" instead an adjective "Unkempt".

Both words in one sentence

  • Useful Notes / Fighting Game Community One of the more prominent examples of this was Big House 4 having a stank bouncer to refuse entry to particularly foul-smelling or unkempt attendees.
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