Pronunciation: [ʌnkˈə͡ʊmd] (IPA) 
The word "uncombed" is spelled with the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "combed" which has a silent "b" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word "uncombed" is /ʌnˈkoʊmd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "un-" prefix is pronounced as /ʌn/ and the word "combed" is pronounced as /koʊmd/ with a silent "b". This word refers to hair that has not been brushed or styled properly.
Uncombed refers to something that has not been or is not regularly groomed with a comb or brush. It describes hair that is disorderly, tangled, and not neatly arranged due to not having been combed or brushed through. When hair is uncombed, it often appears wild, unkempt, and disheveled. The absence of the combing or brushing action on the hair results in strands that are not aligned, leading to a messy and tangled appearance.
The term can also extend beyond hair and be used to describe other items of similar nature. For example, uncombed fur refers to an animal's coat that is not neatly brushed and may be matted or tangled. Similarly, uncombed fabric can refer to a material, like wool, that has not been groomed or brushed to remove impurities or create a desired texture and smoothness.
Uncombed can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or circumstances that lack organization, order, or smoothness. For instance, an uncombed argument or speech implies that it is poorly constructed, disorganized, or has not been thought through thoroughly.
Overall, the term uncombed denotes the absence of grooming, neatness, or orderliness, often applied to hair, fur, fabrics, or metaphorical situations.
Not dressed with a comb.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "uncombed" derives from the combination of the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "lacking" and the base word "comb". "Comb" originates from the Old English word "camb", which referred to a toothed instrument used for grooming or arranging hair. The addition of the prefix "un-" forms "uncombed", meaning hair that has not been groomed or arranged with a comb.
