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messiness

[ˈmɛsi.nəs]

messiness Definition

the quality or state of being messy; untidiness or disarray.

Using messiness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "messiness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The messiness of the room made it difficult to find anything.

  • Example

    Her desk was a reflection of her messiness.

  • Example

    The messiness of the situation made it hard to understand.

  • Example

    The messiness of the divorce proceedings dragged on for months.

messiness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for messiness

Antonyms for messiness

Phrases with messiness

  • to tidy up or organize a messy or disordered space or situation

    Example

    I need to clean up the messiness in my room before I can start studying.

  • emotional messiness

    a state of emotional turmoil or confusion

    Example

    The breakup left her in a state of emotional messiness for weeks.

  • a state of intellectual confusion or disorder

    Example

    The professor's lecture was criticized for its intellectual messiness and lack of clarity.

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Summary: messiness in Brief

'Messiness' [ˈmɛsi.nəs] refers to the quality or state of being messy, untidy, or disordered. It can describe physical spaces or situations, as in 'The messiness of the room made it difficult to find anything,' or emotional and intellectual states, as in 'The breakup left her in a state of emotional messiness for weeks' and 'The professor's lecture was criticized for its intellectual messiness and lack of clarity.' 'Messiness' is often associated with synonyms like 'disorderliness' and 'disarray,' and antonyms like 'neatness' and 'tidiness.'

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