Synonyms for

Clutter

Verb / ˈklʌtɜ: / Another word for clutter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A messy collection of things lying about in a disorderly manner.

Synonyms & similar words

unclutter clutterup smother muddle maresnest jumble welter fuddle mess jumble disorder clutteredness chaos disarray confusion untidiness rubble debris trash scrap waste garbage filth dirt grunge muck clutterment heap

Synonyms by register

Formal

disarray disorganization jumble mess

Informal

mess junk stuff bits and bobs

Literary

profusion disorderliness

Antonyms

order tidiness neatness organization clarity system arrangement

Common collocations

  • clutter up
  • clear the clutter
  • reduce clutter
  • avoid clutter
  • visual clutter
  • mental clutter
  • clutter and chaos
  • clutter of possessions

Word family

noun clutter
verb clutter

Usage note

Clutter often refers to a disorganized collection of things. It can also be used metaphorically for mental disorganization or excessive visual information.

Example sentences

  1. I need to clean up the clutter in my room.
  2. The clutter in the garage made it difficult to park the car.
  3. The clutter on the desk made it hard to find the important papers.
  4. I donated some of my clothes to reduce the clutter in my closet.
  5. The clutter on the kitchen counter made it hard to prepare dinner.

Quotes

  • My father says almost the whole world's asleep. Everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to. He says only a few people are awake. And they live in a state of constant total amazement. - Patricia, High Fidelity
  • In the end, all we have are our stories. - Clutter
  • Life is too short to spend it at war with yourself. - Clutter

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