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Untidily: meaning, definitions and examples

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untidily

 

[ ʌnˈtaɪdɪli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a messy or disorganized manner

In a way that is not neat or organized; in a sloppy or untidy manner. It implies a lack of tidiness or orderliness in appearance or arrangement.

Synonyms

chaotically, disorderly, messily

Examples of usage

  • She left her room untidily, with clothes strewn all over the floor.
  • The papers on his desk were piled untidily, making it difficult to find anything.
Context #2 | Adjective

not neat or organized

Not neat or well-organized; messy. Describes something that lacks tidiness or orderliness in appearance.

Synonyms

cluttered, disorganized, messy

Examples of usage

  • The untidily stacked books fell over when she tried to pull one out.
  • His handwriting was so untidily scrawled that it was hard to decipher.

Translations

Translations of the word "untidily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desordenadamente

🇮🇳 बेतरतीबी से

🇩🇪 unordentlich

🇮🇩 dengan berantakan

🇺🇦 неохайно

🇵🇱 niechlujnie

🇯🇵 だらしなく

🇫🇷 désordonnément

🇪🇸 desordenadamente

🇹🇷 düzensizce

🇰🇷 지저분하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير منظم

🇨🇿 neuspořádaně

🇸🇰 neusporiadane

🇨🇳 凌乱地

🇸🇮 neurejeno

🇮🇸 óskipulega

🇰🇿 ретсіз

🇬🇪 უხარისხოდ

🇦🇿 düzensiz

🇲🇽 desordenadamente

Etymology

The word 'untidily' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'tidy'. The concept of tidiness has been valued in various cultures throughout history, with cleanliness often associated with orderliness and discipline. The word has been used in English language to describe the lack of neatness or organization since the late 19th century.

See also: tidiness, tidy, tidying, untidy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,334, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.