Untidily: meaning, definitions and examples
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untidily
[ ʌnˈtaɪdɪli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.