Tidiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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tidiness
[ ˈtaɪdniːs ]
keeping things in order
The quality or state of being neat, orderly, and well-organized.
Synonyms
neatness, orderliness, organization
Examples of usage
- Her house was always so clean and tidy.
- I appreciate your tidiness in keeping the office organized.
personal appearance
Neatness and smartness in dress and appearance.
Synonyms
cleanliness, neatness, orderliness
Examples of usage
- She always takes pride in her tidiness, making sure her clothes are ironed and shoes polished.
- His tidiness is evident in the way he presents himself at work.
Translations
Translations of the word "tidiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arrumação
- ordem
- limpeza
🇮🇳 साफ़-सफ़ाई
- व्यवस्थितता
- स्वच्छता
🇩🇪 Ordnung
- Sauberkeit
- Aufgeräumtheit
🇮🇩 kebersihan
- keteraturan
- kerapian
🇺🇦 охайність
- порядок
- чистота
🇵🇱 porządek
- schludność
- czystość
🇯🇵 整理整頓 (せいりせいとん)
🇫🇷 propreté
- ordre
- netteté
🇪🇸 orden
- limpieza
- pulcritud
🇹🇷 düzen
- temizlik
- tertip
🇰🇷 정리정돈 (정돈)
🇸🇦 نظافة
- ترتيب
- نظام
🇨🇿 pořádek
- čistota
- úhlednost
🇸🇰 poriadok
- čistota
- úhľadnosť
🇨🇳 整洁 (zhěngjié)
🇸🇮 urejenost
- čistoča
- red
🇮🇸 regla
- hreinleiki
- snyrtimennska
🇰🇿 ұқыптылық
- тазалық
- тәртіп
🇬🇪 სისუფთავე
- წესრიგი
- სისუფთავე
🇦🇿 səliqə
- təmizlik
- nizam
🇲🇽 orden
- limpieza
- pulcritud
Word origin
The word 'tidiness' originated from the Middle English 'tidi', meaning 'timely, seasonable, decent', which is of uncertain origin. It evolved over time to represent the quality of being neat and well-organized. Keeping things tidy has been valued across different cultures and time periods as a sign of discipline and respect for one's surroundings.