Synonyms for
Mess
Definition
a state of disorder or confusion
Synonyms & similar words
mussiness
gooddeal
mass
pot
quitealittle
mountain
spate
muss
lot
batch
plenty
hole
flock
wad
kettleoffish
messup
pickle
deal
sight
messiness
tidysum
hatful
fix
stack
messhall
disorder
clutter
chaos
jumble
untidiness
mix-up
confusion
disarray
muddle
disorganization
shambles
hash
mishmash
knot
tangle
hodgepodge
snarl
ruckus
foul-up
botch
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make a mess
- mess up
- mess around
- mess about
- mess hall
- mess kit
- mess table
- mess day
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'mess' often refers to a state of untidiness or a confused situation. As a verb, 'mess up' is a common phrasal verb meaning to spoil or make a mistake.
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Example sentences
- My little brother always makes a mess at the dinner table.
- I need to clean up this mess before mom gets home.
- I can't find my homework, my backpack is a mess.
- The toys were scattered all over the floor, it was a big mess.
- Don't make a mess while eating your ice cream.
Quotes
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the sidewalk before it stops snowing.
The best way to get a project done faster is to start sooner.
All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning.