Untidier: meaning, definitions and examples
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untidier
[ ʌnˈtaɪdiər ]
state of being messy
Untidier is the comparative form of untidy, which refers to something that is more disordered or less neat than something else. It describes a situation, space, or item that has a greater degree of messiness.
Synonyms
disorderlier, less tidy, messier
Examples of usage
- This room is untidier than the last one.
- Her desk is untidier today than it was yesterday.
- The kitchen became untidier as we cooked.
- His closet is untidier than mine.
Translations
Translations of the word "untidier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais desorganizado
🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित
🇩🇪 unordentlicher
🇮🇩 lebih berantakan
🇺🇦 більш неохайний
🇵🇱 bardziej niechlujny
🇯🇵 より散らかった
🇫🇷 plus désordonné
🇪🇸 más desordenado
🇹🇷 daha dağınık
🇰🇷 더 지저분한
🇸🇦 أكثر فوضى
🇨🇿 více nepořádný
🇸🇰 viac neporiadny
🇨🇳 更杂乱
🇸🇮 bolj neurejen
🇮🇸 meira óreiða
🇰🇿 одан да бейберек
🇬🇪 მეტი უწესრიგობა
🇦🇿 daha dağınıq
🇲🇽 más desordenado
Etymology
The word 'untidy' originates from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with 'tidy', which stems from the Middle English 'tidy', meaning 'neat' or 'orderly'. 'Tidy' itself finds its roots in the Old English 'tidian', which means to arrange or to put in order. The comparative form 'untidier' follows standard English morphological rules, where '-ier' is added to base adjectives to indicate a comparative degree. The evolution of these terms underscores a cultural emphasis on cleanliness and order throughout history, reflecting societal values regarding personal space and organization.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,273, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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