Messy: meaning, definitions and examples
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messy
[ ˈmɛsi ]
room
Untidy or dirty; not neat or organized.
Synonyms
cluttered, disorganized, untidy
Examples of usage
- The room was messy, with clothes strewn all over the floor.
- She always leaves her desk messy with papers and books everywhere.
hair
Not neat or well-groomed; unkempt.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her hair was messy, as if she had just woken up.
- He ran his fingers through his messy hair.
situation
Confused or difficult to deal with; disorderly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The messy situation required careful handling.
- The negotiations became messy with conflicting demands.
Translations
Translations of the word "messy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bagunçado
- desordenado
- confuso
🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित
🇩🇪 unordentlich
- chaotisch
- durcheinander
🇮🇩 berantakan
🇺🇦 безладний
🇵🇱 nieporządny
🇯🇵 散らかった (ちらかった)
🇫🇷 désordonné
🇪🇸 desordenado
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 어수선한
🇸🇦 فوضوي
🇨🇿 nepořádný
🇸🇰 neporiadny
🇨🇳 凌乱的 (língluàn de)
🇸🇮 neurejen
🇮🇸 óskipulagt
🇰🇿 ретсіз
🇬🇪 არეულ-დარეული
🇦🇿 qarışıq
🇲🇽 desordenado
Word origin
The word 'messy' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'mess' which comes from Old French 'mes' meaning 'portion of food'. Over time, 'messy' evolved to describe things that are untidy, disorganized, or confused. It has since become a common adjective used to describe various situations, appearances, and conditions.