Untidiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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untidiness

 

[ ʌnˈtaɪdɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

clutter, disorder, messiness

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,239, 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.