Untidiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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untidiness
[ ʌnˈtaɪdɪnəs ]
in daily life
The state of being messy or disorganized, typically in one's living or working space. Untidiness can lead to stress and decreased productivity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her room was always in a state of untidiness, with clothes strewn all over the floor.
- The untidiness of his desk made it difficult for him to find important documents when needed.
general
Lack of neatness or order in appearance or behavior. Untidiness can also refer to a lack of personal hygiene.
Synonyms
disarray, dishevelment, sloppiness
Examples of usage
- Her untidiness extended beyond her physical surroundings to her unkempt appearance.
- The teacher reprimanded the student for their untidiness in completing assignments.
Translations
Translations of the word "untidiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desordem
🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था
🇩🇪 Unordnung
🇮🇩 ketidakteraturan
🇺🇦 безлад
🇵🇱 nieporządek
🇯🇵 乱雑
🇫🇷 désordre
🇪🇸 desorden
🇹🇷 düzensizlik
🇰🇷 어수선함
🇸🇦 فوضى
🇨🇿 nepořádek
🇸🇰 neporiadok
🇨🇳 混乱
🇸🇮 nered
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 ретсіздік
🇬🇪 უწესრიგობა
🇦🇿 nizamsızlıq
🇲🇽 desorden
Etymology
The word 'untidiness' originated from the Old English word 'untidig', meaning 'not timely' or 'inopportune'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe a lack of neatness or order. Untidiness can have various negative impacts on both physical and mental well-being, highlighting the importance of maintaining tidiness in our surroundings and behaviors.