Untidiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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untidiest
[ ʌnˈtaɪdiest ]
messy condition
The term 'untidiest' refers to something that is the most disordered, chaotic, or unkempt in appearance or arrangement. It describes a state where items are scattered, dirty, or not arranged in an organized manner. This word is often used to emphasize a lack of cleanliness or organization. It can be applied to physical spaces, such as rooms or offices, and can also describe the state of someone's personal belongings or aspects of their life.
Synonyms
chaotic, disorderly, messiest.
Examples of usage
- This is the untidiest room I've ever seen.
- He always has the untidiest desk at work.
- Her hair was in the untidiest state after the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "untidiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais desorganizado
🇮🇳 सबसे अव्यवस्थित
🇩🇪 am unordentlichsten
🇮🇩 paling berantakan
🇺🇦 найбільш неохайний
🇵🇱 najbardziej niechlujny
🇯🇵 最も散らかった
🇫🇷 le plus désordonné
🇪🇸 el más desordenado
🇹🇷 en dağınık
🇰🇷 가장 지저분한
🇸🇦 الأكثر فوضوية
🇨🇿 nejnepořádnější
🇸🇰 najneporiadnejší
🇨🇳 最凌乱的
🇸🇮 najbolj neurejen
🇮🇸 óreiðulegasta
🇰🇿 ең ұқыпсыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე არეული
🇦🇿 ən qeyri-səliqəli
🇲🇽 el más desordenado
Etymology
The word 'untidiest' is derived from the root word 'tidy', which itself has origins in Middle English, specifically from the term 'tidy', meaning 'neat' or 'orderly'. The prefix 'un-' is a common English prefix used to indicate negation, making 'untidy' refer to the absence of tidiness. The comparative form 'untidiest' follows the standard grammatical rules in English for forming superlatives, adding the suffix '-est' to the base word. Over time, as languages evolve and adapt, 'untidiest' became commonly used in various contexts to describe extreme disarray or messiness in both colloquial and formal language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,340, 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.