Unkept Definition & Meaning

unkept
adjective
  1. (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded; "broken (or unkept) promises"; "broken contracts"

"Unkept" in song lyrics

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  • "You say that I ain't meant for promises unkept"
    Sage Francis — Hell of a Year

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