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Meaning of messy
The primary meaning of the word "messy" is describing something or someone as untidy or disorganized.
Etymology of messy
The word "messy" has its origin in the mid-17th century, derived from the noun "mess", which refers to a situation or place that is untidy or disorganized, and the suffix "-y", which is a common suffix used to form adjectives in English.
Synonyms
untidy
disorganized
cluttered
chaotic
disorderly
sloppy
unkempt
dirty
filthy
grimy
grubby
soiled
stained
splattered
spotted
smudged
smeared
muddled
jumbled
confused
perplexing
complicated
intricate
complex
tangled
knotted
snarled
twisted
rumpled
crumpled
wrinkled
disheveled
bedraggled
dilapidated
ramshackle
shambolic
haphazard
hit-or-miss
aimless
drifting
slapdash
careless
lax
neglectful
remiss
thoughtless
inconsiderate
inattentive
unmethodical
unsystematic
uncontrolled
unrestrained
uncurbed
unchecked
unbridled
Definitions
- The word "messy" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- * (of a place or thing) untidy or disorganized
- * (of a situation or problem) complicated or difficult to deal with
- * (of a person) having a habit of being untidy or disorganized
Usage Examples
- The room was messy after the party, with clothes and food scattered all over the floor.
- * The teacher tried to help the student with the messy math problem, but it was too complicated.
- * She was a messy eater, always spilling food on her clothes.
Antonyms
tidy
organized
neat
orderly
clean
spotless
immaculate
pristine
flawless
perfect
precise
meticulous
methodical
systematic
controlled
restrained
curbed
checked
bridled
disciplined
regulated
governed
managed
streamlined
efficient
effective
slick
sleek
polished
refined
elegant
sophisticated
cultured
civilized
fastidious
punctilious
scrupulous